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NU volleyball reigns supreme
The National University (NU) Bulldogs have achieved a historic five-peat in the UAAP men's volleyball Final 4 era, defeating the Far Eastern University (FEU) Tamaraws in Game 3 of the finals.
This marks the first five-peat since 1951, extending their dynasty back to Season 80.
The championship game at the Mall of Asia Arena drew an all-time men's volleyball record attendance of 14,517 fans.
Leo Aringo was named Finals MVP after scoring nine points and delivering the championship-clinching tip.
Despite losing key players like Owa Retamar and Nico Almendras and facing injuries, the younger NU squad overcame adversity to secure the title.
Head coach Dante Alinsunurin expressed gratitude, calling the series their most beautiful experience and attributing the win to their finals experience.
The victory secured NU's fifth consecutive championship, a feat not previously accomplished in the Final Four era.
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Far Eastern University (FEU) defeated National University (NU) in a thrilling five-set Game 1 of the UAAP Season 87 men's volleyball finals with a score of 22-25, 25-22, 13-25, 25-22, 15-13.
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The NU Bulldogs have secured their fifth consecutive and seventh overall UAAP men's volleyball title, establishing a dominant dynasty.
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The NU Lady Bulldogs have secured their second consecutive UAAP Season 87 women's volleyball championship by sweeping the De La Salle Lady Spikers in Game 2 of the finals.
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The National University (NU) Lady Bulldogs secured their second consecutive UAAP women's volleyball championship, defeating the La Salle Lady Spikers in straight sets in Game 2 of the Season 87 finals.
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