NU sweeps UST, inches closer to UAAP men's volleyball 4-peat

National University swept University of Santo Tomas, 25-17, 26-24, 25-19, to inch closer to its fourth straight UAAP men's volleyball crown in Game 1 of the Season 86 finals on Saturday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

Nico Almendras delivered the game-winner after Gboy de Vega saved a match point before the Bulldogs drew first blood.

ONE MORE WIN FOR ONE MORE CROWN!

The NU Bulldogs inch closer to another title in UAAP men’s volleyball after sweeping UST in Game 1 of the Season 86 finals, 25-17, 26-24, 25-19. @gmasportsph @gmanews pic.twitter.com/mIWHBVdpLL

— JK Carandang (@jk_carandang) May 11, 2024

Almendras had 16 points anchored on 14 attacks, while Mhicaelo Buddin also added 16 points. Leo Aringo had 15 points in the Game 1 win.

Meanwhile, Josh Ybañez was the only double-digit scorer for the Golden Spikers with 11 points.

Game 2 of the finals will be on Wednesday.

—JKC, GMA Integrated News