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UAAP: Lady Bulldogs bracing for hunger-fueled Tigresses
The National University (NU) Lady Bulldogs will face the University of Santo Tomas (UST) Golden Tigresses in the UAAP Season 86 women's volleyball finals after defeating the Far Eastern University (FEU) Lady Tamaraws.
This marks the third consecutive finals appearance for the Lady Bulldogs.
NU star Bella Belen stated that lessons learned from previous seasons, including their championship loss last year, have taught her the importance of hard work and perseverance.
She emphasized that they do not want a repeat of last season's finals where they failed to win a game, and that they have learned their lessons this season.
Belen also expressed excitement for the finals matchup against UST, noting the strong friendships between players of both teams off the court, despite fierce competition during games.
The Lady Bulldogs secured the top semifinal seed with a 12-2 win-loss card, the same record compiled by UST, which lost the No. 1 spot due to inferior points.
The Tigresses gave the Lady Bulldogs a hard time when they dominated them in the season-opener with a straight-sets rout, but NU got back with a four-set revenge act on the way to a perfect round two.
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The National University (NU) Lady Bulldogs defeated the University of Santo Tomas (UST) Golden Tigresses in three straight sets, 25-23, 25-20, 25-20, to take Game 1 of the UAAP Season 86 women's volleyball finals.
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The Far Eastern University (FEU) Lady Tamaraws, ranked fourth, have stunned the top-seeded National University (NU) Lady Bulldogs with a 25-23, 25-17, 25-23 victory in the UAAP Season 86 women's volleyball semifinals.
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National University star Bella Belen admitted that the Lady Bulldogs felt more pressure than Far Eastern University in their UAAP Season 86 women's volleyball Final Four match.
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