NU Bulldogs dominate UST in Game 1 of UAAP volleyball finals

Updated Sun, May 12, 2024 at 5:30 AM Published Sat, May 11, 2024 at 3:40 PM

The NU Bulldogs are nearing their fourth consecutive UAAP men's volleyball championship after a dominant Game 1 victory over the UST Golden Spikers with set scores of 25-17, 26-24, and 25-19.

Buds Buddin, who missed NU's elimination round losses to UST due to a fractured hand, proved to be a key player in Game 1 with 16 points and nine excellent receptions.

Graduating setter Owa Retamar led the Bulldogs with 24 excellent sets and five points, while Nico Almendras also scored 16 points.

Josh Ybañez was UST's top scorer with 11 points, despite being on the verge of becoming back-to-back UAAP MVP.

This victory marks NU's first win against UST in Season 86, and they aim to clinch the championship title on Wednesday, May 15, at the Mall of Asia Arena.

The NU Lady Bulldogs are also confident of winning the championship after winning Game 1 of their finals series against UST with set scores of 25-23, 25-20, and 25-20.

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