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With record crowd, five-peat secured, NU's Dante Alinsunurin hopes for continuous growth of men's volleyball in PH
A record 14,517 spectators attended Game 3 of the UAAP Season 87 men's volleyball Finals between National University (NU) and Far Eastern University (FEU) at the Mall of Asia Arena.
This attendance figure shattered previous records for the sport, making the entire series the most attended UAAP men's volleyball season to date.
The NU Bulldogs clinched their fifth consecutive championship by defeating FEU in three sets: 25-16, 28-26, 25-23.
NU coach Dante Alinsunurin expressed his emotion and hope that the sport's growing popularity will continue, citing the significant fan support.
Alinsunurin stated that large crowds inspire coaches and players to improve and that this appreciation for men's volleyball in the Philippines is important.
He also recalled the struggles in building a winning program, which led to his tearful reaction.
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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.
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The NU Bulldogs have secured their fifth consecutive UAAP men's volleyball championship, the first team to achieve this feat in the Final Four era.
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National University (NU) Bulldogs and Far Eastern University (FEU) Tamaraws will battle in a deciding Game 3 for the UAAP Season 87 men's volleyball championship.
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