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Romwel Anzures

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<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img alt="The NU Bulldogs against the Ateneo Blue Eagles. Photo from UAAP Media." src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1712756699046IMG_3415.jpeg" class="fr-fil fr-dib"/><figcaption>The NU Bulldogs against the Ateneo Blue Eagles. Photo from UAAP Media</figcaption></figure></div>MANILA — National University formally entered the UAAP Season 86 men’s volleyball tournament after defeating Ateneo de Manila University via sweep.The Bulldogs dominated the Blue Eagles, 25-22, 25-21, 25-19, during their clash earlier today at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City.NU improved to 9-2 in the season, and their victory also propelled Far Eastern University to a semifinals slot.“Sa ngayon, sobrang importante yung game na ito kasi kailangan talaga namin manalo lalo sa sitwasyon ngayon na lahat ng teams sa taas halos dikit dikit na,” said NU head coach Dante Alinsunurin, whose squad fended off a gutsy Ateneo squad.“Kailangan namin mas pagbutihin pa yung mga next games namin para makuha namin yung twice-to-beat advantage,” he added of his team who are set to face De La Salle University on Sunday at the same venue.Rwenzmel Taguibolos led Alinsunirin’s squad in scoring, putting up 12 points that were built on nine attacks and three blocks, Nico Almendras followed with 10, while Leo Aringo had nine.Meanwhile, Joshua Retamar stood out with 16 excellent receptions for their team.Already down by six in the third canto, Jian Salarzon attempted to jumpstart a final push by ousting three straight points, and this allowed ADMU to get as close as three, 21-18.Almendras and Taguibolos, however, helped NU regain their footing, and the duo’s charge eventually allowed the Bulldogs to completely shut the door on the Blue Eagles after they starred in their four-to-one spurt to end the game.On the other hand, the Katipunan hitters were led by Salarzon’s 15 points, nine receptions, and four digs, and Ken Batas who logged 14 points, but they fell to 5-6 in the league standings.This loss was a huge blow to their semis hopes, especially since the No.4 University of Sto. Tomas tallied a win today and is now sitting at 7-4.Ateneo will aim to put a halt on its two-game skid on Sunday against the also-ran University of the East.

National University formally entered the UAAP Season 86 men’s volleyball tournament after defeating Ateneo de Manila University in a sweep.

National University formally entered the UAAP Season 86 men’s volleyball tournament after defeating Ateneo de Manila University in a sweep.

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UAAP: Bulldogs clinch Final Four ticket after sweeping Blue Eagles

Romwel Anzures,

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Published Apr 10, 2024 10:05 PM PHT

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