The NU Bulldogs rebound from their Game 2 collapse by sweeping the UST Tiger Spikers in their do-or-die title match to rule the V-League men's tournament.
MANILA, Philippines – Foiled in its sweep bid, National University took the V-League Men’s Collegiate Challenge crown just the same, holding off UST, 25-23, 25-23, 25-21, in their do-or-die clash at the Paco Arena on Friday night, December 2.
Kennry Malinis, however, scored on a hit to put NU at championship point but Nico Almendras served into the net, giving UST a crack at extending the match. “In this do-or-die match, I really saw how the players wanted the championship unlike in Game 2 where we relaxed,” said NU head coach Dante Alinsunurin, who also credited the organizing Sports Vision for putting up the men’s volleyball tournament in the run-up to the collegiate wars.UST actually led by two late in the second frame, but back-to-back errors enabled NU to tie the count at 22 before Obed Mukaba shoved them on top on a drop shot.
Mukaba came through with 14 points on 8 attacks, 5 blocks, and an ace, while Almendras, the tournament MVP, and Malinis punched in 12 points each. Almendras also finished 21 excellent receptions and 6 digs.
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