Dec
19

NU-Sta Elena Nationals rule Spikers’ Turf

The NU-Sta. Elena Nationals bagged gold in the Spikers’ Turf Invitational Tournament after dominating Cignal HD Spikers in a five-set championship match, 22-25, 25-22, 21-25, 25-22, 15-8, last December 15 at the FilOil EcoOil Centre in San Juan City. Rookie and Finals Most Valuable Player Jade Disquitado steered the Nationals with 34 career-high points to overcome a 1-2 set deficit and secure the invitational title. “Ang naging mindset ko lang is magtiwala ako sa sarili ko, magtiwala sa mga kasama […]

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Dec
07

NU Lady Bulldogs bag silver in the league

National University concluded the UAAP Season 86 Women’s Basketball with a silver finish, December 6 at the SMART Araneta Coliseum in Cubao, Quezon City. The Lady Bulldogs displayed grit all throughout the season, closing the eliminations with a dominant 13-1 record, and a twice-to-beat advantage in the semifinals. As Season 86 ended, Lady Bulldogs Head Coach Aris Dimaunahan emphasized his commitment to bring back the dominance & glory to Jhocson despite the definite departure of key players, team captain Camille […]

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Dec
05

Bulldogs cap off Men’s Basketball with bronze

National University concluded the UAAP Season 86 Men’s Basketball Tournament with a bronze finish last November 25 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Cubao, Quezon City. With an impressive 10-4 eliminations record, NU Head Coach Jeff Napa remains proud of his team for their resilience in facing adversities; remembering how his boys stepped up after Ken Padrones and Steve Nash Enriquez underwent surgeries and had to take their time off for recovery. The three-year NU tactician envisioned to level up […]

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Dec
05

Kings of UAAP Taekwondo: NU completes five-peat bid

The NU Bulldogs took their fifth consecutive championship in the UAAP Season 86 Collegiate Taekwondo after defeating UST last November 29, Wednesday at the Marikina Sports Complex. NU with a 3-4 start, stained UST’s 4-0 record, disregarding the latter’s automatic 1-0 lead in the final series. Sturdy Gilbuena, Dex Ian Chavez, Carl Louie Ayaton and Season MVP/featherweight gold medalist, Nusair Lao, worked together in dominating the Tiger jins 2-0 (6-0, 15-2). Gilbuena and Ayaton also bagged gold in the lightweight […]

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Dec
04

NU Pep Squad secures UAAP podium finish

The NU Pep Squad’s Elvis Presley-inspired routine earned a silver trophy in the UAAP Season 86 Cheerdance Competition, December 2 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. The Jhocson-based squad rocked the dance floor and set the bar high with their renowned jaw-dropping stunts and tosses under the rendition of its new mentor, Coach Gab Bajacan. Following the podium finish, the first-year head coach vows to mentally prepare the team and bring home another gold next season. […]

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