Shola Alvarez (19) of Iriga challenges UP’s blockers Mae Basarte (2) and Katherine Bersola (8) during their Shakey’s V-League encounter. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
University of the Philippines came back strong from a five-set setback the last time out, beating Team Iriga, 25-17, 25-17, 25-19, on Monday to wheel back into contention for a playoff for the last semifinal berth in the Shakey’s V-League Season 13 Open Conference at The Arena in San Juan.