Eager to bounce back from a lackluster outing against FEU, the five-time defending champions NU Bulldogs seek to rediscover their winning form against the UP Fighting Maroons.
Five-time defending champion National University looks to steady the ship as the Bulldogs face the UP Fighting Maroons in the UAAP Season 88 men’s volleyball tournament on Saturday, February 28, at the UST Quadricentennial Pavilion.
Tip-off is at 3:00 p.m., with live streaming available on the Pilipinas Live app. It will also be aired on the UAAP Varsity Channel.
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NU is coming off a 25-22, 21-25, 17-25, 20-25 loss to league-leading FEU in a Finals rematch that handed the Bulldogs their first defeat in three matches this season.
After taking the opening set, National U struggled to sustain its momentum and absorbed the four-set loss that lasted one hour and 45 minutes.
The setback dropped the five-time defending champions to 2-1, tied with UP and UST for third to fifth place in the standings.
Buds Buddin paced the Bulldogs with 21 points built on 17 spikes, three aces, and a block.
Leo Ordiales added 15 points, while Jade Disquitado chipped in 13 markers and 14 receptions.
Eager to bounce back, NU looks to assert its dominance over UP, a team it has defeated 13 straight times dating back to Season 78.
(With reports from Pao Ambat)
[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.]