The NU Lady Bulldogs are at their canon event: win the UAAP Season 87 Finals against La Salle, and they ascend to true dynasty status, joining the UAAP elite.
The NU Lady Bulldogs return to the UAAP women’s volleyball Finals as the top seed after dispatching FEU in the Season 87 Final Four, setting up yet another high-stakes clash with rivals DLSU Lady Spikers.
This is the third Finals matchup between NU and La Salle in the last four seasons, with each team holding one victory apiece. Now, NU is on the cusp of establishing true dominance by winning a third title since Season 84.
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NU's "Generation of Miracles"
What once seemed impossible is now routine.
From never reaching the Finals in the Final Four era, NU is now making its fourth straight championship appearance, driven by its legendary core of Bella Belen, Alyssa Solomon, Camilla Lamina, and Sheena Toring.
This golden generation has already produced two Finals wins (Season 84, 86) and has alumni like Ivy Lacsina, Jen Nierva, and Ces Robles thriving in the PVL.
NU is chasing back-to-back titles, which would mark a third championship in four seasons—a feat that would match the recent dominance last seen from La Salle (Season 78-80).
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Bella Belen’s GOAT Trajectory
Bella Belen, already the first-ever Rookie-MVP in UAAP women’s volleyball history, is once again the frontrunner for the Season 87 MVP award.
A win would make her the first back-to-back MVP since Alyssa Valdez pulled off the feat a decade ago.
With multiple championships and MVPs, Belen is now building a case as one of the greatest to ever play in the UAAP and another title could very much put her over the top.
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Alyssa Solomon: Finals Specialist
Few players shine brighter under pressure than Alyssa Solomon.
The reigning Finals MVP averages 23.2 points per game in the championship round and has led NU in scoring in five of six Finals games. Even in NU’s Season 85 loss, she posted a record-tying 34 points in Game 2.
Expect Solomon to once again be NU’s anchor when the lights are brightest.
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A Program on the Brink of a Dynasty
A win over DLSU wouldn’t just deliver another title—it would confirm NU’s rise as the next UAAP dynasty.
This series serves as the ultimate rubber match between the Lady Bulldogs and Lady Spikers. With a victory, NU would become the first repeat champion since La Salle’s three-peat from Season 78 to 80.
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Coach Sherwin Meneses: Champion’s Touch
Head coach Sherwin Meneses has sustained NU’s success since returning to the collegiate ranks.
Also the head coach of Creamline, the PVL’s reigning Grand Slam champions, Meneses is in pursuit of a breakthough UAAP title with NU, continuing a career defined by winning.
Now, NU stands one series away from history. For the Lady Bulldogs, it’s more than a title—it’s about securing legacy.
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[Editor's note: This article was written by a member of the One Sports Digital with the help of AI, and then checked by the staff to ensure accuracy.]