Manila, Feb. 22 -- University of the Philippines rallied past Ateneo de Manila University, 17-25, 19-25, 25-22, 25-23, 16-14, for its second straight win in the UAAP Season 88 women's volleyball tournament at Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City on Sunday.

It was UP's first win over Ateneo since the second round of Season 80 in 2018, ending an 11-game skid.

Three-time Best Middle Blocker Nina Ytang delivered 15 points, foiling Zey Pacia in the last play to clinch the win for the Fighting Maroons after two hours and 32 minutes.

Irah Jaboneta chipped in 14 points, eight digs and seven receptions, while Nigerian Fina Ali had 13 points.

"Finally, we found a way to play our own game because we were worrying too much about what was happening on...