The last time UP beat the NU Bulldogs, the Fighting Maroons had their last taste of Final Four action in UAAP Season 78.
UP is eager for payback as the Fighting Maroons engage in a midweek spikefest with the four-time defending champion NU Bulldogs in round 2 of UAAP Season 87 men’s volleyball Wednesday at the Filoil EcoOil Centre.
Serving time is at 9:00 a.m.
The Fighting Maroons absorbed a four-set loss to the Bulldogs in their opening-round battle last March 9. That meant UP has lost its last 12 meetings against NU, with the Fighting Maroons' last victory coming in the Season 78 first round way back in 2016.
Aside from revenge, the Diliman-based squad also look to regain their footing coming off a dismal showing over Katipunan neighbors Ateneo Blue Eagles.
That game saw UP leading 18-16 in the third set before faltering late en route to falling to 2-6 and in joint-sixth with the Adamson Soaring Falcons.
Dan Nicolas and Tommy Castrodes submitted 10 points apiece, while Nigerian power hitter Olayemi Raheem had a quiet outing with just nine markers.
(With reports from Pao Ambat)
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