The NU Bulldogs complete a historic 5-peat, coming back from one game down to win the UAAP Season 87 men's volleyball Finals against the no. 1 FEU Tamaraws.
The NU Bulldogs cemented their place in UAAP history on Saturday, completing an unprecedented five-peat with a dominant straight-sets victory over top-seeded FEU Tamaraws, 25-16, 28-26, 25-23, in Game 3 of the UAAP Season 87 men’s volleyball Finals at the Mall of Asia Arena.
After dropping Game 1 of the best-of-three series, the Bulldogs roared back with back-to-back wins to claim their fifth consecutive championship—the most by any volleyball team in UAAP seniors division history.
The triumph broke their tie with the UST Golden Spikers, who previously held the mark with four straight titles from Seasons 70 to 73.
NU controlled the decider from the start, seizing the first set convincingly and showing steely composure in tight finishes in the next two frames.
The win also capped the Bulldogs’ 10th straight Finals appearance, underscoring a dynasty built on consistency, depth, and resilience.
The Tamaraws, seeking their 26th men’s volleyball crown and first since Season 74, fell just short despite a stellar season where they entered the Finals as the top seed and suffered only three total losses—all against NU.
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