The NU Bulldogs are currently riding a 12-game winning streak against the UP Fighting Maroons dating back to Season 78.
Aiming to continue their domination over UP are the four-time defending champion NU.
The Bulldogs eye a sixth-straight season sweep of the Fighting Maroons as both teams clash in the second round of UAAP Season 87 on Wednesday at the Filoil EcoOil Centre in San Juan.
NU is also looking for a quick turnaround after a flat start to round 2, with the Bulldogs falling in four sets at the hands of the DLSU Green Spikers.
That recent loss ended a four-game winning streak for NU, but the champs still occupy solo second in the team standings at 6-2.
Only the unbeaten FEU Tamaraws (8-0) are above the Bulldogs with six games to play in the elimination round.
Jade Disquitado poured a team-high 15 points to pace the Bulldogs against La Salle, while Buds Buddin added 12 markers. Leo Aringo churned in 10 points more as rookie setter Jeffe Gallego served up 17 excellent sets.
(With reports from Pao Ambat)
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