After University of Santo Tomas’ (UST) five-set meltdown in their match against National University (NU), senior libero Detdet Pepito had one goal in mind: to stay longer with the Golden Tigresses in UAAP (University Athletic Association of the Philippines) women’s volleyball. Her teammates heeded her call. They all stepped up to take down Far Eastern...
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The scramble for Final Four in UAAP women’s volleyball
With only a week left in the UAAP (University Athletic Association of the Philippines) Season 88 elimination round, the Final Four cast in women’s volleyball is nearly complete. But the last two spots are a bloodbath between the remaining teams looking to enter the semis. National University’s Lady Bulldogs officially joined De La Salle University’s...
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NU bares fangs in fiery Game 1 win over La Salle
National University (NU) rode high on a monster performance by Vange Alinsug to take down De La Salle University (DLSU) in Game 1 of the UAAP Season 87 Women’s Volleyball Finals on May 11 at Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City. With the win, the Lady Bulldogs are poised to claim their third title in...
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Third time’s a charm: DLSU, NU clash for crown in UAAP women’s volleyball
The latest chapter in the rising rivalry between De La Salle University’s Lady Spikers and National University’s Lady Bulldogs will be written as they face off for the UAAP Season 87 women’s volleyball championship. Whose legacy will last as the gold standard in this evolving era of collegiate volleyball? Let’s look back at all the...
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NU stages dramatic comeback vs FEU for a reappearance at the finals
Bella Belen’s gritty play cranked up National University’s championship mettle to overcome Far Eastern University’s early lead and eventually win in a five-setter last May 4 to enter the finals and defend its title in the UAAP Season 87 women’s volleyball. The Lady Bulldogs will face De La Salle University’s Lady Spikers in a best-of-three...