DLSU stuns NU, denies outright twice-to-beat

Title UAAP Volleyball DLSU Stuns NU, Denies Twice-to-Beat

Blog Post

In a thrilling match that went down to the wire, De La Salle University (DL
(DLSU) stunned National University (NU) with a 16-25, 26-24, 20-25, 26-24, 
17-15 victory in the UAAP Season 88 men's volleyball tournament. The win sn
snapped DLSU's three-game skid and denied NU's bid to secure the twice-to-b
twice-to-beat advantage outright.

Key Takeaways

Resilience Pays Off Led by Yoyong Mendoza, Chris Hernandez, and Euge
Eugene Gloria, DLSU fought valiantly to deny NU's attempt at a twice-to-bea
twice-to-beat advantage.
Underdog Spirit Despite finishing with a 5-9 win-loss record, La Sal
Salle ended NU's five-game winning streak and proved that underdogs can mak
make a comeback.
Teamwork Matters Chris Hernandez (17 points), Yoyong Mendoza (17 poi
points), and Eugene Gloria (16 points) combined their efforts to secure the
the win.

In-Game Analysis

The match came down to the wire, with Buds Buddin going for a crosscourt hi
hit that was initially ruled a check ball. However, DLSU successfully chall
challenged for a block touch, sealing another upset victory over NU in the 
two-hour, 12-minute contest.

Player Performances

Chris Hernandez finished with 17 points on 15 attacks and two blocks, alo
along with 19 excellent receptions and 12 digs.
Yoyong Mendoza also finished with 17 points, while Eugene Gloria added 16
16 points, 19 receptions, and 10 digs.

Looking Ahead

The loss proved costly for the Bulldogs, who now face a crucial clash again
against the University of Santo Tomas Golden Spikers on Wednesday at the Ar
Araneta Coliseum. A win by NU would secure the final twice-to-beat incentiv
incentive, while a UST victory would force a playoff for the second seed an
and a coveted postseason advantage.

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