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Bulldogs exact revenge on Golden Spikers, clinch semis edge

Published Apr 25, 2026 03:38 pm

At A Glance

  • Reigning champion National University regained its winning form after fending off University of Santo Tomas, 25-22, 20-25, 25-23, 28-26, to clinch the twice-to-beat advantage in the UAAP Season 88 men's volleyball tournament at the Smart Araneta Coliseum Saturday, April 25.
Buds Buddin, left, and Leo Ordiales power NU past UST to clinch semifinal edge. (UAAP Media)
Buds Buddin, left, and Leo Ordiales power NU past UST to clinch semifinal edge. (UAAP Media)
Reigning champion National University regained its winning form after fending off University of Santo Tomas, 25-22, 20-25, 25-23, 28-26, to clinch the twice-to-beat advantage in the UAAP Season 88 men’s volleyball tournament at the Smart Araneta Coliseum Saturday, April 25.
The Bulldogs recovered well after faltering in the second set, with Buds Buddin and Leo Ordiales anchoring the offense to spoil repeated attempts from Josh Ybañez and the Golden Spikers to extend the match.
Aside from exacting its revenge over UST, NU grabbed the semis edge ahead of its clash against the Odjie Mamon-mentored crew this Wednesday, April 29, with league-leading Far Eastern University taking on Ateneo in another semis pairing.
It was also sort of a morale booster for the four-peat seeking Bulldogs after they bowed in their last two contests, including a five-set upset loss to the De La Salle Green Spikers.
“Tiwala pa rin ako sa mga players ko, matagal ko na silang kasama, alam ko yong kakayahan nila, laro lang, focus lang kung paano tayo maglaro sa loob ng court, possession by possession aware tayo sa nangyayari,” said NU head coach Dante Alinsunurin.
Alas Pilipinas stars took charge for the Bulldogs with Ordiales tallying 22 points on 19 spikes and three blocks with five excellent digs, while Buddin uncorked 20 points along with six digs and 21 excellent receptions.
“Siyempre masaya kami na makuha ‘yong No. 2 spot pero ‘di pa tapos ‘yong laban, medyo bumabalik na kami dahil nalugmok kami sa nakaraan naming talo,” said Ordiales, this year’s Best Opposite Spiker.
Jade Disquitado also shone for NU with 10 points, eight digs, and 15 receptions, while Obed Mukaba and Rwenzmel Taguibolos chipped in eight and six points, respectively. Greg Ancheta delivered another brilliant act of 30 excellent sets with two digs.
Ybañez starred for the España-based squad after collecting 20 points, eight digs, and 16 receptions. Gboy Dela Vega added 13 points, while Sherwin Umandal and Trevor Valero scored 12 apiece which all went for naught.

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