NU Lady Bulldogs seek a confidence-boosting win over title rivals UST as they enter the Final Four of UAAP Season 87.
Bella Belen and the NU Lady Bulldogs look to sharpen their claws and maintain their mastery over the UST Golden Tigresses, clashing in a highly-anticipated Finals rematch to cap the UAAP Season 87 women’s volleyball eliminations on Sunday, April 27, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
Fresh off a lengthy break, defending champion NU is eager to gain momentum heading into the Final Four.
Already secured as the top seed with a twice-to-beat advantage, the Lady Bulldogs (11-2) aim to finish strong with a 12-2 record by repeating over UST, who they beat in the first round.
Belen, the MVP frontrunner, will look to deliver another all-around performance to bolster her individual campaign while leading NU’s charge against a motivated UST squad.
The Golden Tigresses (9-4) have everything to fight for, with a victory giving them the crucial second twice-to-beat edge in the semis over La Salle.
But standing in their way are the battle-tested Lady Bulldogs, who are determined to keep their hold over their longtime España rivals heading into the playoffs.
(With reports from Luisa Morales)
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