UAAP: La Salle women stay second after blanking National U

MANILA — De La Salle University cruised to a 3-0 triumph over National University to stay in second place in the UAAP Season 89 women’s football tournament, Wednesday at the UP Diliman Football Stadium.

Megan Alforque, a third-year midfielder from De La Salle Zobel, broke the deadlock in the 45+4 minute to put the Lady Booters ahead just before halftime.

La Salle’s Megan Alforque in action against NU in the UAAP Season 89 women’s football tournament, October 22, 2026 at the UP Diliman Football Stadium. UAAP MediaLa Salle then pulled away with two second-half goals.

Dani Tanjangco scored her third goal of the season in the 74th minute to double the Lady Booters’ lead before Elisha Lubiano capitalized on a set piece off Alforque’s free kick in the 89th minute to complete the scoring.

“Yung game is very tough. I think nag-kick in na yung fatigue because of the scheduling of the UAAP. We won, but we have a lot of things to work on,” said head coach Joyce Landagan.

The victory strengthened La Salle’s hold on second place with 19 points, keeping last season’s finalists firmly in contention for a twice-to-beat advantage in the playoffs.

It was also the second time the Lady Booters defeated the Lady Bulldogs this season, following their 2-0 victory in the first round on September 30.

In contrast, NU remained at the bottom of the standings, still without a point in Season 89.