In a potential Finals preview, the four-time defending champion NU Bulldogs are keen to finally end the FEU Tamaraws’ 9-0 start this UAAP Season 87.
Can the NU Bulldogs play the role of streak busters?
The four-time defending champions seek to finally blemish the no. 1 FEU Tamaraws’ unbeaten start in a much-anticipated UAAP Season 87 men’s volleyball rematch Sunday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
NU shrugged off a first-set stumbled to hack out a four-set victory against the UP Fighting Maroons in its last outing.
It was a much-needed bounce back for the Bulldogs, who improved to 7-2 in the team standings for solo second and just behind the Tamaraws (9-0).
Jade Disquitado anchored a well-oiled NU offense thanks to his 22-point outing, while Leo Aringo added 19 markers and Buds Buddin chipped in 17 points.
Obed Mukaba also joined the scoring party with 10 points — making it four Bulldogs players in double figures. Greg Ancheta Ancheta tossed 20 excellent sets as NU rolled to a 13th straight win over UP.
NU is also eager to exact revenge on FEU, who beat them in the opening round last February 23.
Match time is at 11:00 a.m.
(With reports from Pao Ambat)
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