Romwel Anzures

NU’s Buds Buddin vs. UP in the UAAP Season 87 men’s volleyball tournament. Photo from UAAP Media

Article (news)

ABS-CBN News

<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1741500912460UAAP 87 MVB NU vs. UP- Buds Buddin (1).jpeg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="NU’s Buds Buddin vs. UP in the UAAP Season 87 men’s volleyball tournament. Photo from UAAP Media "/>NU’s Buds Buddin vs. UP in the UAAP Season 87 men’s volleyball tournament. Photo from UAAP Media MANILA — National University overcame a third-frame setback to secure its second straight win in UAAP men’s volleyball.</div>The Bulldogs won over University of the Philippines, 25-12, 25-15, 15-25, 25-22, during their Season 87 clash on Sunday at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City.After dropping the third set, the Bulldogs regained their composure in the fourth, breaking an 18-all deadlock with a 4-0 run. A well-placed offspeed hit from Leo Ordiales, two costly attack errors by Nigerian spiker Olayemi Raheem, and a service ace from Leo Aringo propelled NU to a 22-18 advantage.UP attempted a late rally, capitalizing on an Aringo attack error and a Tommy Castrodes off-the-block hit to cut the deficit to 22-20. However, another offspeed shot from Ordiales, a service error by Clarence Santiago, and a quick attack from Choi Diao sealed NU’s hard-fought, one-hour and 27-minute win.“Yung naging problema talaga namin nung third set is yung mga unforced errors namin and kung kailan kami nakakuha ng momentum, nawawala sa amin. Nung fourth set, mindset lang namin na meron dapat kami ginagawa na may kasigurudahan, hindi pwedeng magdoubt sa sarili,” NU head coach Dante Alinsunurin said.Despite dominating the first two sets, NU struggled in the third, falling behind 5-12—a gap too wide to recover from. Consecutive points from Castrodes and an Aringo attack error crushed the Bulldogs’ hopes of a sweep.Earlier in the match, NU built a commanding 2-0 set lead after an ace by Dan Nicolas and back-to-back Castrodes hits trimmed UP’s deficit from 10 to six at 21-15. A net touch violation and three consecutive blocks by Ordiales and Aringo ultimately closed out the second set in favor of the Bulldogs.Following a tough loss to the still-undefeated FEU Tamaraws on February 23, NU has regained its rhythm with consecutive wins, improving to a 4-1 record.The win also allowed NU to assert their mastery over UP, clinching their 12th consecutive win over the Fighting Maroons dating back to a second-round win in Season 78 last March 20, 2016.“Hanggang sa sabi ko na anytime na may situation na mahirap, balik tayo sa simula tapos magenjoy tayo sa ginagawa natin. Tsaka every time na may magandang ginagawa, i-celebrate natin kasi kahit papaano, nakakadagdag ng kumpyansa sa bawat isa ‘yon,” Alinsunurin added.Buddin came through with 22 points on 17 attacks, three aces, all in the first set where the Bulldogs dominated, and two blocks with six excellent receptions and one dig, while Aringo scored 16 points built on 12 attacks, two blocks, and two aces with 10 excellent receptions and two excellent digs. Ordiales also made an impact in the scoring department with 14 points on nine attacks and five blocks with three excellent digs.Peng Taguibolos tallied nine points on five attacks and four blocks, while Congolese middle blocker Obed Mukaba chipped in eight points on four attacks, three blocks, and one ace.Greg Ancheta dished out 18 excellent sets, while starting libero Jimwell Gapultos tallied nine excellent digs and six excellent receptions.NU will next face Adamson University in their penultimate first-round match on Wednesday, March 12, still at the MOA Arena.After carving out a hard-fought five-set win over the Red Warriors to open the season, the Fighting Maroons have skidded towards their fifth straight defeat with a 1-5 card at seventh place.Raheem paced UP in the loss with 16 points on 15 attacks and one block with two excellent digs, while Castrodes scored 13 points on 12 attacks and one block with seven excellent receptions and three excellent digs.UP looks to rediscover its winning ways against Adamson next Sunday, March 16, at the Araneta Coliseum.

National University overcame a third-frame setback to secure its second straight win in UAAP men’s volleyball. #UAAPSeason87

National University overcame a third-frame setback to secure its second straight win in UAAP men’s volleyball. #UAAPSeason87

UAAP: National U overwhelms UP for second straight win in men’s volley

News

Entertainment

Lifestyle

Sports

Metro.Style

More

Traffic

Manila

Horoscope

Volleyball

UAAP: National U overwhelms UP for second straight win in men’s volley

ABS-CBN News

Published Mar 09, 2025 02:33 PM PHT

Read More:

Volleyball

UAAP

ABSSports

ABSNews

UAAP Season 87

UAAP Live

NU

UP

UAAP volleyball

ABS-CBN is the leading media and entertainment company in the Philippines, offering quality content across TV, radio, digital, and film. Committed to public service and promoting Filipino values, ABS-CBN continues to inspire and connect audiences worldwide.

Corporate

Investors

Governance

International Distribution

Corporate

Governance

Investors

International Distribution

NPC Seal of Registration

Privacy Policy

AI Policy

Terms of Service

Advertise with Us

© 2025 ABS-CBN Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

NPC Seal of Registration

Privacy Policy

Terms of Service

AI Policy

Advertise with Us

© 2025 ABS-CBN Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

NPC Seal of Registration

Privacy Policy

Terms of Service

AI Policy

Advertise with Us

© 2025 ABS-CBN Corporation. All Rights Reserved.