UST lost its last three meetings against NU dating back to Season 86. Can the Golden Spikers finally score a win over the champion Bulldogs ahead of the UAAP Season 87 Final Four?
With momentum on their side, the UST Golden Spikers face a familiar mountain in their elimination round finale — one that has haunted them for two straight Finals runs.
UST clashes with four-time defending champion NU in UAAP Season 87 men’s volleyball on Sunday, April 27, at 9:00 a.m. at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
At 9-4, the Golden Spikers clinched the no. 3 seed, meaning this would be a prelude to their Final Four showdown against the very same Bulldogs, one where NU holds a twice-to-beat edge.
Adding for subplot, this Finals rematch also features the battle of the hottest teams in the tournament with both UST and NU boasting their five-game win streaks.
Reigning two-time MVP Josh Ybañez paced the Golden Spikers in a three-set demolition of UP in their last outing thanks to his 15 points.
But the task at hand is far from easy.
NU has not lost to UST since the second round of Season 86 — a drought that includes three deflating losses, two of which came in last year’s Finals.
Can the Golden Spikers finally flip the script against the Bulldogs?
(With reports from Pao Ambat)
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[Editor's note: This article was written by a member of the One Sports Digital with the help of AI, and then checked by the staff to ensure accuracy.]