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UAAP men’s volleyball: Seven straight for NU, Ateneo outlasts UST
The National University (NU) Bulldogs secured their seventh consecutive win in the UAAP Season 86 men's volleyball tournament by defeating the University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Maroons in three straight sets (25-23, 25-22, 25-16).
The win improves NU's standing to 7-1, while UP remains winless in eight games.
Nico Almendras was a key player for NU, contributing 19 points with efficient spiking.
Rookie Jade Disquitado added 13 points, Leo Aringo chipped in 11 points, and setter Joshua Retamar tallied 20 excellent sets and six points.
Angelo Lagando and Louis Gamban scored 14 and 12 points respectively for UP.
NU coach Dante Alinsunurin praised his team's composure and ability to overcome a slow start.
The Bulldogs will face the University of Santo Tomas, the team that handed them their lone defeat, on Sunday.
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