In the third set, UP cut a big lead to just five, 15-20, following a block by Pling Baclay.
But the Lady Bulldogs bared their fangs once again and took a 24-16 lead with a block by Sheena Toring.
An error saved a point for the Maroons, but Vange Alinsug finished the game up with a big kill off the block, 25-17.
Alinsug led NU with 15 points, while Bella Belen and Alyssa Solomon had 10 points apiece.
No UP player was able to finish in double digits, with Nina Ytang spearheading the offense with seven points.
Stephanie Bustrillo, Irah Jaboneta and Mikaela Magsombol had five markers apiece.
NU dominated the attacks game, as they punched in 48 against just 23 for the Maroons.
The Lady Bulldogs are now in solo second with a 3-1 record. UP remains to be the lone winless team in the league. — Ralph Edwin Villanueva
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