The Lady Bulldogs, more importantly, have seized a Final Four berth.
Bella Belen bared the National University Lady Bulldogs have been more confident in the homestretch of the UAAP Season 85 women’s volleyball tournament
And it was also evident on Saturday.
The Lady Bulldogs wasted no time in disposing of the University of the East Lady Warriors, 25-5, 25-15, 25-13 at the Mall of Asia Arena.
It’s not their top form yet. But at least the Lady Bulldogs regained the confidence they needed before the Final Four action.
“Mas confident kami ngayon na makakalaro kami nang maganda kasi sa training pa lang, makikita na lahat nagbibigay ng effort, lahat ginagawa best,” Belen said.
When asked how the team stayed positive despite the setbacks this season, Belen simply pointed to her teammates.
“Makikita mo lang itsura nila, positive na kami,” she said with a smile. “Kahit natatalo kami, dapat nandoon 'yung bawi namin.”
Standing on a four-game winning streak and a 9-3 win-loss record, the Lady Bulldogs have now officially secured a slot in the Final Four.
But even though they are already assured of that berth, Bulldogs are still bracing for a tough game against the University of Santo Tomas Golden Tigresses on Sunday.
“Siguro po balik kami sa drawing board, panoorin namin game ng UST bukas. Hihimayin namin para alam kung ano dapat naming game plan,” she said.
(With reports from Mei-Lin Lozada, One Sports Digital)