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Volleyball: NU Bulldogs power Philippines to ASEAN University Games gold

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The Philippines, featuring players from reigning UAAP men&#x27;s champion National University, defeated Thailand 27-25, 25-21, 22-25, 25-20 to capture the men&#x27;s volleyball gold medal in the 19th ASEAN University Games in Naypyitaw, Myanmar, on Friday.Francis Saura&#x27;s quick hit gave the Bulldogs, coached by Dante Alinsunurin, the upper hand in the extended first set before Bryan Bagunas took over in the second.Playing tough defense on the hard-spiking Bagunas, the Thais snatched the third set before the Filipinos regrouped in the fourth thanks to Bagunas&#x27; solid attacking, Saura&#x27;s net defense and libero Ricky Marcos&#x27; floor defense.An outside spike by Thailand served as the championship point for the Philippines, which finished its stint with a perfect 4-0 record.The Filipinos, who surpassed their bronze medal finish in the 2016 edition in Singapore, also beat the Thais 30-28, 25-23, 25-19 in last Sunday&#x27;s opener.<div>For more sports coverage, visit the <a href="http://sports.abs-cbn.com">ABS-CBN Sports website</a>.</div>

The Philippines, featuring players from NU, beat Thailand 27-25, 25-21, 22-25, 25-20 to capture the men's volleyball gold in the ASEAN University Games Friday.

The Philippines, featuring players from NU, beat Thailand 27-25, 25-21, 22-25, 25-20 to capture the men's volleyball gold in the ASEAN University Games Friday.