Powerhouse National U sized up Perpetual Help in the first two sets then threw the full weight of its might in the next to essay a 25-22, 25-22, 25-16 victory and move a win away from sweeping the V-League Men’s Collegiate Challenge at the Paco Arena on Wednesday.
Michaelo Buddin uncorked a 20-point game, including 19 attacks, while coming through with 11 excellent receptions to power the Bulldogs to their seventh straight victory and a spot in the finals of the pre-season tournament.
Nico Almendras likewise continued to shine for the Bulldogs with a 13-point showing in the semifinals, including nine on attacks, two on serves and two on kill blocks, while Obed Mukaba took care of the middle to finish with 10 points he laced with four blocks.
“Sobrang thankful ako sa naging performance namin. Although nag-struggle pa din sa mga unforced errors pero credit sa Perpetual, talagang lumaban sila,” said NU head coach Dante Alinsunurin.
The Bulldogs, who lorded it over the tough field in the recent Spikers’ Turf, will dispute the championship with the winner in the other semis face-off pitting Ateneo and UST being played at presstime.
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