Can the fourth time be the charm for the DLSU Green Spikers, who dropped their last three outings against the mighty NU Bulldogs dating back to Season 86?
De La Salle eyes a quick turnaround as the Green Spikers meet the four-time defending champion NU Bulldogs in the second round of the UAAP Season 87 men’s volleyball tournament on Sunday, March 23, at the Mall of Asia Arena, Pasay City.
The Taft-based squad ended the first round of play on a bitter note, succumbing to the league-leading FEU Tamaraws (7-0) in four sets.
DLSU drew first blood in that game but failed to slow down the red-hot Tamaraws the rest of the way, absorbing their third loss in seven games.
Noel Kampton, who is the second-best scorer in the tournament, put up a team-high 18 points while Rui Ventura chipped in 15 points. At 4-3, the Green Spikers are currently tied with UST Golden Spikers for fourth place in the team standings, making this game crucial for the team down the line.
DLSU is also eager to earn a victory for the first time against NU since the second round of Season 86 as the Bulldogs have won their last three encounters.
Match time is at 9:00 a.m.
(With reports from Pao Ambat)
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