NU secures twice-to-beat edge, FEU trumps UP
NU Bulldogs. Photo by Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.net
MANILA, Philippines—National University clinched a twice-to-beat advantage heading into the Final Four after blasting University of Santo Tomas, 25-20, 25-21, 25-9, in the UAAP Season 81 men’s volleyball tournament Sunday at Mall of Asia Arena.
The Bulldogs posted their 11th straight win to improve to 11-1 while the Tiger Spikers, who are eliminated from Final Four contention, dropped to 4-9.
Article continues after this advertisementBryan Bagunas and Angelo Almendras led the Bulldogs with 15 points apiece while James Natividad played a supporting role finishing with 13 points.
In the second game, Far Eastern University got at least a playoff for a twice-to-beat advantage after brushing off University of the Philippines, 25-20, 25-14, 19-25, 25-9.
The Tamaraws stayed in the second spot at 10-2 while the Fighting Maroons dropped to a lowly 1-11 card for the worst record in the tournament.
Article continues after this advertisementPeter Quiel had 15 poits for FEU with Jude Garcia and Richard Solis pitching in 12 and 11 points, respectively.
