Bella Belen crowned 3-time MVP in final UAAP season

Updated Wed, May 14, 2025 at 11:10 PM Published Tue, May 13, 2025 at 5:02 PM

Bella Belen has been crowned the three-time MVP in her final UAAP playing year, becoming the first player since Alyssa Valdez to achieve this feat.

Belen amassed 96.226 Statistical Points, securing the top spot and leading NU to the top seed after the elimination round.

She also bagged her third Best Outside Spiker award.

Adamson University's Shaina Nitura earned the Season 87 Rookie of the Year award with 74.259 Statistical Points.

Nitura shattered records with a league-high 371 total points and placed in the top 10 across spiking, blocking, and service.

La Salle's Amie Provido and UP's Niña Ytang took home the Best Middle Blocker citations.

Belen led NU to a title-clinching 25-19, 25-18, 25-19 finals sweep of La Salle for their second consecutive championship.

She made a promise to bring home the crown from Jhocson, thanking her family, teammates, and the Lady Bulldogs program.

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