By Kristel Satumbaga
Games Saturday
(The Arena, San Juan City)
8 a.m. – Ateneo vs NU (men’s)
10 a.m. – FEU vs La Salle (men’s)
2 p.m. – Ateneo vs NU (women’s)
4 p.m. – FEU vs La Salle (women’s)
Defending champion National University (NU) stretched its winning run to five games after it toppled University of the Philippines (UP), 25-19, 25-17, 25-15, yesterday in UAAP men’s volleyball at The Arena in San Juan City.
Hard-hitting Bryan Bagunas displayed his might once again and fired 17 points, including 14 attacks, as the Bulldogs hiked their win-loss tally to 5-1 behind pacesetters Far Eastern University Tamaraws (6-0).
Francis Saura also flexed his muscles and contributed 12 points while Angelo Almendras added 11 points for NU, which peppered UP with 44 kills.
Joshua Retamar also stepped up with 24 excellent sets for the Bulldogs, who pushed the Maroons to their sixth consecutive defeat despite the combined 23-point effort of John Millete and Jerry San Pedro.
Also extending their winning run was Ateneo, which bested Adamson, 25-18, 25-22, 25-21, for its third straight victory.