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NU Bulldogs earn at least a playoff for semis incentive
The defending champion National University (NU) Bulldogs defeated the Far Eastern University (FEU) Tamaraws in three straight sets, 25-22, 25-21, 25-20, ending FEU's eight-game winning streak.
This victory concluded NU's elimination round campaign with an 11-3 win-loss record, securing them at least a playoff for the last twice-to-beat incentive.
FEU, despite the loss, secured the first Final Four incentive by finishing the elimination round at the top of the standings with a 12-2 record.
NU's Michaelo Buddin led the team with 17 points and 11 excellent digs, while Nico Almendras contributed 15 points.
Ave Joshua Retamar had eight points, including five blocks, with 17 excellent sets.
If De La Salle University loses to the University of Santo Tomas on Saturday, NU will get the semis incentive, otherwise, NU and De La Salle will dispute the No. 2 spot in the Final Four.
NU head coach Dante Alinsunurin expressed happiness with the team's performance and emphasized the importance of continued training.
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The National University (NU) Lady Bulldogs secured the No. 1 seed and a twice-to-beat advantage in the UAAP Season 86 women's volleyball Final Four after defeating Far Eastern University (FEU) in three straight sets (25-21, 25-19, 25-22).
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The National University (NU) Lady Bulldogs secured at least a playoff for the twice-to-beat incentive in the UAAP Season 86 women's volleyball tournament semifinals after defeating Adamson University.
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Far Eastern University (FEU) secured the twice-to-beat semifinal edge in the UAAP Season 86 men's volleyball tournament after defeating University of the Philippines in straight sets.
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De La Salle Green Spikers defeated the University of Santo Tomas Golden Spikers in a four-set match, securing a playoff for a semifinal bonus against the National University Bulldogs.
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De La Salle and University of Santo Tomas will face each other in a crucial match to determine the final twice-to-beat advantage in the UAAP Season 86 women's volleyball tournament.
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