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Bulldogs strike back at Golden Spikers, enter 10th straight UAAP Finals

Published May 7, 2025 04:02 pm

At A Glance

  • National University struck back at University of Santo Tomas, 25-23, 25-23, 25-23, to barge into the finals of the UAAP Season 87 men's volleyball at the Smart Araneta Coliseum Wednesday afternoon, May 7.
NU's Leo Ordiales goes for a kill against FEU defenders. (UAAP Media)
NU's Leo Ordiales goes for a kill against FEU defenders. (UAAP Media)

National University struck back at University of Santo Tomas, 25-23, 25-23, 25-23, to barge into the finals of the UAAP Season 87 men’s volleyball at the Smart Araneta Coliseum Wednesday afternoon, May 7.

Aside from denying another upset attempt and redeeming themselves from a four-set loss to the Golden Spikers in Game 1 of their semifinal duel, the five-peat seeking Bulldogs showcased their championship pedigree to advance to their 10th consecutive finals appearance.

It marked the longest finals streak for a team in the men's side as it eclipsed the previous record of nine straight of UST from Seasons 57 to 65.

The six-time champion and four-peat winner NU set up a title showdown against the Far Eastern University Tamaraws, the league’s winningest school in the division with 25 overall, this Sunday, May 11, at the same venue.

FEU, on the other hand, outlasted De La Salle University, 24-26, 25-23, 25-19, 25-20, to barge into the finals.

Despite being down multiple times, NU kept a steady nerve throughout its 1-hour and 25-minute sudden-death match, relying on top hitters Leo Ordiales, Jade Disquitado, and Buds Buddin, who all delivered crucial kills that helped them overcome a gritty UST side.

Ordiales looked like a man on a mission, pumping in a season-high of 20 points built on 19 attacks and one block. Disquitado added 14, while Buddin, who missed a couple of games early in the season for NU, chipped in seven points with nine excellent receptions.

Greg Ancheta also shone for the Dante Alinsunurin-mentored crew with 18 excellent sets.

Two-time MVP Josh Ybañez tallied a double-double effort of 14 points – far from his 22-point outing in Game 1 – and 13 excellent receptions with five digs for UST.

Last contest’s hero Gboy de Vega and Trevor Valera posted 12 and nine points, respectively, which all went for naught.

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