NU secures men's volleyball finals spot, ties La Salle record
National University (NU) secured its spot in the finals of the UAAP Season 87 men's volleyball tournament by defeating University of Santo Tomas in a decisive three-set sweep on Wednesday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
Despite dropping the first game, NU bounced back with a strong performance to clinch their tenth consecutive finals appearance and set up a best-of-three final series against Far Eastern University (FEU) starting Sunday.
Leo Ordiales led NU with 20 points, while Jade Disquitado added 14 in a match where Mr. Buddin returned from injury to contribute seven points.
The Bulldogs' victory extends their dynasty and ties the record of La Salle women's team for the longest streak in UAAP volleyball history, now at ten consecutive finals appearances.
With this win, NU has protected its title and will face FEU on Sunday in what promises to be a thrilling conclusion to the season.
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