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MANILA -- A pair of National University stars shone brightest in the UAAP volleyball tournament in the past week, fueling their teams to big wins that boosted their title defenses.Michaelo Buddin and Camilla Lamina were instrumental in their teams&#x27; crucial victories in the period of March 25 to April 5, earning Collegiate Press Corps (CPC) Players of the Week honors presented by the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC).<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1775541993937UAAP88 WVB - Camilla Lamina-1788.jpeg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="NU&#x27;s Camilla Lamina in action in UAAP Season 88. UAAP Media" width="960"/>NU&#x27;s Camilla Lamina in action in UAAP Season 88. UAAP Media</div>Lamina, the Lady Bulldogs&#x27; veteran setter, orchestrated their offense en route to back-to-back wins that hiked their record to 8-3 -- good for solo third in the women&#x27;s volleyball tournament.In a straight-sets win over Ateneo de Manila University, Lamina dished out 12 excellent sets to go with three points. She scored the same number of points in a sweep of Adamson University, while elevating her playmaking with 20 sets and a dig in her first full game of the season.<div><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/volleyball/2026/4/5/uaap-national-u-sweeps-adamson-to-tighten-grip-on-second-seed-1940">READ: National U sweeps Adamson to tighten grip on second seed</a></div>Lamina, who shares playing time with young playmaker Abe Pono, said she remains ready for whatever role she is asked to play.&quot;Ako naman kasi, always ready naman ako kahit anong mangyari. And of course, yung mindset ko talaga is to stay focused,&quot; the fifth-year setter told reporters after their win against the Lady Falcons.&quot;Kung anuman ang ibigay sa akin na role, gagawin ko talaga para sa team,&quot; she added.After coming off the bench earlier in the season, Lamina played a complete game against Adamson.&quot;Very happy ako kasi nag-start naman sa training, pinagtrabahuan talaga ng spikers [ang connection] since nung last game, medyo kulang pa. So going towards the next game, sana matrabaho pa namin nang maayos,&quot; she said.Lamina bested teammates Sam Cantada and Arah Panique, as well as De La Salle University&#x27;s Angel Canino, Shevana Laput, and Eshana Nunag, and University of Santo Tomas&#x27; Angge Poyos and Reg Jurado for the weekly citation supported by Discovery Suites and Buffalo Wings N&#x27; Things.<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1775541970696UAAP88 MVB - Michaelo Buddin-0997.jpeg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="NU&#x27;s Michaelo Buddin in action in UAAP Season 88. UAAP Media" width="960"/>NU&#x27;s Michaelo Buddin in action in UAAP Season 88. UAAP Media</div>For his part, Buddin powered the NU men&#x27;s team to a straight-sets win over the Blue Eagles with 19 points, four digs, and five receptions, before carrying the offense in a five-set victory over the gritty Soaring Falcons with 26 points, 14 receptions, and two digs.<div><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/volleyball/2026/4/5/uaap-ordiales-buddin-fire-26-each-to-power-nu-into-final-four-1805">READ: Ordiales, Buddin fire 26 each to power NU into Final Four</a></div>His performance propelled the Bulldogs to the Final Four, as they improved to a 9-2 win-loss record with three games remaining. The university&#x27;s six-peat bid thus remains alive.Buddin, after their grind-it-out win over Adamson that sealed their Final Four berth, said NU&#x27;s system is bearing fruit through the team&#x27;s sustained excellence.&quot;Since high school pa lang, na-witness ko na paano tinatrabaho. Lahat, detailed talaga. Lahat talaga, since day one talaga, ang sistema is nagbubunga talaga,&quot; he said.&quot;Lahat ng coaches, players, talagang makikita mo na tinatrabaho lahat para magtuloy-tuloy kung ano ang pinapangarap ng bawat isa sa amin at kung ano ang goal ng bawat isa sa amin,&quot; he added.

A pair of National University stars shone brightest in the UAAP volleyball tournament in the past week, fueling their teams to big wins that boosted their title defenses.

A pair of National University stars shone brightest in the UAAP volleyball tournament in the past week, fueling their teams to big wins that boosted their title defenses.

UAAP: Lamina, Buddin earn Players of the Week honors after steering NU to big wins

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UAAP: Lamina, Buddin earn Players of the Week honors after steering NU to big wins

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Published April 07, 2026 02:07 PM PHT

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