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UAAP: No excuses for Belen after 2-point performance vs. Ateneo
UAAP: No excuses for Belen after 2-point performance vs. Ateneo
Rom Anzures,
ABS-CBN News
Published Apr 10, 2024 10:29 PM PHT
NU’s Bella Belen. Photo from UAAP Media.
NU’s Bella Belen. Photo from UAAP Media. MANILA — The NU Lady Bulldogs were dominant in their victory over the Ateneo Blue Eagles in their three-set victory earlier on Wednesday.
MANILA — The NU Lady Bulldogs were dominant in their victory over the Ateneo Blue Eagles in their three-set victory earlier on Wednesday.
Norman Miguel's squad showed complete control of the Ateneans and unleashed their force as they tallied a 43-27 in attack points while also showing good floor defense (47-29 advantage in digs, 17-10 in sets, and 29-24 in receptions).
Norman Miguel's squad showed complete control of the Ateneans and unleashed their force as they tallied a 43-27 in attack points while also showing good floor defense (47-29 advantage in digs, 17-10 in sets, and 29-24 in receptions).
"I'm very happy dun sa performance ng team namin kasi kahit hindi ganun ka-perfect 'yung game namin, nakita talaga namin na nagtrabaho 'yung bawat isa sa amin," said team star Bella Belen.
"I'm very happy dun sa performance ng team namin kasi kahit hindi ganun ka-perfect 'yung game namin, nakita talaga namin na nagtrabaho 'yung bawat isa sa amin," said team star Bella Belen.
Leading National U in the game was the towering Alyssa Solomon, as the 6-foot-1 star produced 22 points, eight digs, and four aces and Vange Alinsug followed her with 15 markers as the duo remained steady for their team.
Leading National U in the game was the towering Alyssa Solomon, as the 6-foot-1 star produced 22 points, eight digs, and four aces and Vange Alinsug followed her with 15 markers as the duo remained steady for their team.
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However, what was to be noted were the numbers of their leader Belen.
However, what was to be noted were the numbers of their leader Belen.
The Season 84 rookie-MVP only had two points for NU — her lowest UAAP output so far — and she said that this can be attributed back pain that she is dealing with.
The Season 84 rookie-MVP only had two points for NU — her lowest UAAP output so far — and she said that this can be attributed back pain that she is dealing with.
"'Yung sa performance ko naman po, may pain sa likod ko," she revealed to a couple of reporters just before she exited the Mall of Asia Arena.
"'Yung sa performance ko naman po, may pain sa likod ko," she revealed to a couple of reporters just before she exited the Mall of Asia Arena.
"Pero sa game ko kanina, naisip ko kasing hindi dapat rason kung may masakit man sa'kin or what. Dapat makaisip ako ng paraan kung saan ko kayang mag-contribute kung 'di ko man kayang gumawa sa atake," added Belen, who also tallied nine digs and five receptions.
"Pero sa game ko kanina, naisip ko kasing hindi dapat rason kung may masakit man sa'kin or what. Dapat makaisip ako ng paraan kung saan ko kayang mag-contribute kung 'di ko man kayang gumawa sa atake," added Belen, who also tallied nine digs and five receptions.
"I think dun ako babawi sa defense side kasi iniisip ko lang kanina, ano bang kaya kong i-contribute sa team bukod dun sa atake na hindi ko nga magawa kanina."
"I think dun ako babawi sa defense side kasi iniisip ko lang kanina, ano bang kaya kong i-contribute sa team bukod dun sa atake na hindi ko nga magawa kanina."
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She then explained further the extent of her injury.
She then explained further the extent of her injury.
"Nag-start po kasi siya nung nagkaroon ako [ng menstruation], so yung back pain, binalewala ko siya that time kasi akala ko, 'di ba kapag sa babae, 'pag meron ka, normal yung back pain."
"Nag-start po kasi siya nung nagkaroon ako [ng menstruation], so yung back pain, binalewala ko siya that time kasi akala ko, 'di ba kapag sa babae, 'pag meron ka, normal yung back pain."
"So nung nawala na yung mens ko, natapos na, nag-stay lang yung back pain at hindi siya nawala."
"So nung nawala na yung mens ko, natapos na, nag-stay lang yung back pain at hindi siya nawala."
"Siguro kasalanan ko rin on my part kasi ako, pag may nafe-feel akong masakit sa'kin, hindi ko agad sinasabi sa coaches hangga't feeling ko kaya ko pa," she continued.
"Siguro kasalanan ko rin on my part kasi ako, pag may nafe-feel akong masakit sa'kin, hindi ko agad sinasabi sa coaches hangga't feeling ko kaya ko pa," she continued.
But Belen played through the pain and was grateful that her teammates had her back while she could not put up her usual output on offense.
But Belen played through the pain and was grateful that her teammates had her back while she could not put up her usual output on offense.
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"Kami po kasing team, talagang nagsasaluhan kami," said the open hitter.
"Kami po kasing team, talagang nagsasaluhan kami," said the open hitter.
NU’s Bella Belen. Photo from UAAP Media.
NU’s Bella Belen. Photo from UAAP Media. "Katulad nung kanina sa game, alam nila na nahihirapan ako dun sa attack part. Lagi lang sinasabi, lalo na ni ate Aly na 'Kaya mo 'yan, Belle. Naka-support lang kami dito.' Sina Vangie ganun din, sina Camila [Lamina]."
"Katulad nung kanina sa game, alam nila na nahihirapan ako dun sa attack part. Lagi lang sinasabi, lalo na ni ate Aly na 'Kaya mo 'yan, Belle. Naka-support lang kami dito.' Sina Vangie ganun din, sina Camila [Lamina]."
"Tapos nung nakita ko na maganda yung performance ng bawat isa sa'min lalo na si ate Aly, talagang kahit hindi man maganda yung performance ko, for me maganda na ring tulong sa team kasi nakikita ko na umaangat talaga yung bawat isa sa'min lalo na't malapit nang matapos 'yung elimination round," she added.
"Tapos nung nakita ko na maganda yung performance ng bawat isa sa'min lalo na si ate Aly, talagang kahit hindi man maganda yung performance ko, for me maganda na ring tulong sa team kasi nakikita ko na umaangat talaga yung bawat isa sa'min lalo na't malapit nang matapos 'yung elimination round," she added.
The Lady Bulldogs can improve their chances of earning a twice-to-beat advantage if they win against the De La Salle Lady Spikers on Sunday. It remains to be seen if La Salle will field reigning MVP Angel Canino, but Belen says this should not impact their performance.
The Lady Bulldogs can improve their chances of earning a twice-to-beat advantage if they win against the De La Salle Lady Spikers on Sunday. It remains to be seen if La Salle will field reigning MVP Angel Canino, but Belen says this should not impact their performance.
"Confident naman ako sa team namin na kaya naming lumaban with or without Angel," she said.
"Confident naman ako sa team namin na kaya naming lumaban with or without Angel," she said.
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"Alam ng bawat isa sa'min kung ano yung trabaho namin, kung ano yung goal namin. Kailangan naming bumawi kasi natalo po nila kami nung first round, and hindi kami dapat matalo this second round kasi crucial na rin eh, for twice-to-beat na rin talaga."
"Alam ng bawat isa sa'min kung ano yung trabaho namin, kung ano yung goal namin. Kailangan naming bumawi kasi natalo po nila kami nung first round, and hindi kami dapat matalo this second round kasi crucial na rin eh, for twice-to-beat na rin talaga."
"Sabi namin, i-expect namin na kumpleto yung La Salle na talagang pati si Angel maglalaro. Hindi dapat kami mag-underestimate ng kalaban. Kumbaga nandun pa rin yung respect."
"Sabi namin, i-expect namin na kumpleto yung La Salle na talagang pati si Angel maglalaro. Hindi dapat kami mag-underestimate ng kalaban. Kumbaga nandun pa rin yung respect."
"Nandun man si Angel o wala, kailangan yung performance namin, talagang maganda. Kung sino ba talaga 'yung NU, kung paano kami mag-training, dapat yun pa rin yung dala namin," she ended.
"Nandun man si Angel o wala, kailangan yung performance namin, talagang maganda. Kung sino ba talaga 'yung NU, kung paano kami mag-training, dapat yun pa rin yung dala namin," she ended.
The two powerhouse squads will be facing on Sunday, 4 PM, at the same Pasay Bayside arena.
The two powerhouse squads will be facing on Sunday, 4 PM, at the same Pasay Bayside arena.
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