But NU went on an unanswered 5-0 run, including two errors from the side of the Lady Eagles to take the lead, 18-17. The Lady Eagles were able to get breathing room, 20-16, courtesy of explosive offense from Maddie Madayag. Once again taking advantage of errors from the Lady Eagles, NU was suddenly breathing down Ateneo's necks, 14-16. Ateneo's twin towers Madayag and de Leon paced the Lady Eagles with 17 and 13 points, respectively. The Lady Bulldogs finish the first round with a 2-5 record.

Source: Philippine Star March 16, 2019 08:48 UTC