(UPDATE) NATIONAL University (NU) claimed the remaining twice-to-beat advantage in the UAAP Season 87 men's volleyball tournament Final Four, sending Ateneo de Manila University to the brink of elimination with a gutsy 30-28, 25-23, 25-16 triumph, Sunday morning at the Araneta Coliseum.
Thanks to the collective efforts of team captain Leo Aringo and the spark provided by Jan Abanilla, the Bulldogs claimed a crucial playoff advantage while annexing the spot of rival squad UST Golden Spikers in the Final Four. They tallied their fifth straight win to hike their record to 11-2.