NU Bulldogs close in on volleyball elims sweep

The 13-0 Bulldogs will go for the outright Finals berth and their 32nd straight win on Saturday, 9 a.m., against the 7-6 Ateneo de Manila University.

The Bulldogs clawed all the way back from being down seven early in the second set to tie it at 20-all but returning Jayrack Dela Noche punched in back-to-back hits for the 22-20 Golden Spikers’ lead. Gboy de Vega then capped the equalizer with an off-the-block kill and a service ace, 25-22.But NU regained control in the third with a strong start before preserving that advantage for good for the lopsided third salvo, 25-18.

Retamar steered NU’s balanced attack with 19 excellent sets to go with eight digs and six points, including two blocks. Josh Ybañez got 19 points and five digs, De Vega added 14 points and 22 receptions, while Dela Noche had 10 points for the Golden Spikers.

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