University of Perpetual Help System Dalta's bid for redemption started on a positive note following a 21-12, 19-21, 15-13 win over Jose Rizal University in Season 99 National Collegiate Athletic Association women's volleyball tournament at the SBMA Sands Subic Bay Freeport in Subic yesterday.

NCAA Season 98 women's volleyball Most Valuable Player Mary Rhose Dapol and Krisha Cordero outplayed the Lady Bombers pair of Karyla Jasareno and Czarina Ramos to kick off their title hunt after falling prey to Letran College in the final match last year.

San Beda University also opened its campaign with a win over Lyceum of the Philippines University, 21-13, 21-8, while Emilio Aguinaldo College prevailed over Mapua University, 14-21, 21-19, 15-8.

College of Saint Benilde started the season with a 15-21, 17-21 loss to Arellano University but bounced back after a 21-12, 21-12 win over San Sebastian College in the second game of the morning session.

Defending champion Letran is still competing in the afternoon matches as of press time for a win that will out its title-retention campaign on high note.

The Lady Blazers are on top of the standings despite a 1-1 win-loss record while the Lady Altas, Lady Red Spikers, Lady Generals and the Lady Chiefs share the second spot after winning their opening games.