NU beats UST for the first time in Season 86 and it couldn't have come at a better time as the Bulldogs now close in on a 4-peat.
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00:00 Impeccable. He only started in a couple of games but has produced in double digits in every single one of those matches.
00:07 As we see a quick one from Choi, and yeah, we are tied 1-1.
00:12 We're gonna go to Budin.
00:14 We know that we mentioned at the top of the coverage, Buds Budin.
00:19 He did not play in their first two games. He's leading the charge here for NU, much like what he's doing right now.
00:25 We'll take a look at that one-handed set by Retamar. In those situations, you want to look for the arms first.
00:32 That's right. And right now, USC with a four-point lead here. Budin will try again and he will be successful.
00:39 Because that's the best thing you can do. Give them confidence.
00:44 And the middle blocker's entry in that run was also good.
00:49 Emilio Almendras in their first game against USC scored 15 and the second scored 13.
00:55 Here comes Ibanez. Good dig.
00:58 Almendras goes with a soft touch.
01:01 Ibanez waiting for it but he is blocked.
01:05 Directly to Sumagi's face.
01:09 Joshua Serv. Owa.
01:12 Finds Leo.
01:13 Gets it.
01:17 Arrigo squeezing it through and we are all tied up at 12.
01:23 Ducks.
01:25 Lodora Jibwey de Vega on that combination play.
01:29 First sequence and now it was a very good decision for Yambau to orchestrate that.
01:37 They really have to work their way around that. They have to do those necessary adjustments.
01:42 Owa.
01:43 To Arrigo.
01:46 And Leo Arrigo is joining that scoring party.
01:50 Substitution.
01:52 Rainier floor.
01:55 Tries one. Unsuccessful.
01:59 Retamar back set to Arrigo.
02:01 Great hustle from Van Prudenciado.
02:06 Leo is good to ice out the servers.
02:08 Nagibolos.
02:10 One hand set.
02:13 Oh miscommunication there for UST.
02:16 Chance for NU.
02:17 And Boyds and Boudin just challenging that single block.
02:22 On your screens we have Sir Mico Halili and Father Rodel Can Sancho.
02:27 Board of Managing Directors of UST as well as Mr. Rodrigo M. Roque, President of Season 86.
02:35 The middle blocker is late.
02:37 Total team effort in that play for UST.
02:41 Owa to Bouds.
02:43 Off the block.
02:45 We gotta remember that Bouds did not play in their two games, their two losses against UST.
02:52 He is excited to be here. He wants to prove his worth.
02:57 And he was ready for it.
02:59 He's still in the back.
03:01 Five point lead now for the Bulldogs.
03:04 Ibanez.
03:06 To the side.
03:08 To the net. Choi Diao.
03:11 It is a five point advantage here for the White Shirts.
03:15 Choi Diao.
03:16 Again and again serving 16.
03:20 Choi Diao has seen limited minutes in Season 86 but look at him now.
03:25 Umandang.
03:27 Straight to the net.
03:30 Misused.
03:31 And the spiker.
03:33 They don't connect.
03:36 So maybe a lot riding here for UST as well.
03:38 I mean they have not lost to NU this whole season.
03:42 And NU is raring to go against UST as we take a look at this block.
03:48 Joshua.
03:53 Because right now NU is at set point.
03:55 Yambau serving.
03:56 Betamar.
03:58 Tonico.
03:59 Almendras.
04:00 And the veteran finishes.
04:03 Assert dominance here in our final game.
04:06 A little bit of a miss.
04:07 Pauline.
04:08 Going down the line.
04:12 So far a great start here for the Golden Spikers.
04:15 Lots of good energy.
04:16 Lots of confidence.
04:17 Let's see if they are able to sustain it.
04:19 Almendras goes cross.
04:20 Daggap.
04:21 They go to the Vega.
04:24 Almendras.
04:28 Great dive from Yambau.
04:31 Back to UST.
04:32 Yambau back set to Umbandal.
04:35 No entry.
04:37 Let's take a look at that.
04:40 Nico Almendras.
04:43 Oh, he hit the net.
04:45 Umbandal was a reserve last year for UST.
04:51 Making up for lost time here this season.
04:53 86.
04:54 They go to Woods.
04:56 Budin.
04:57 He's the one who blocked.
05:00 Break ball.
05:01 Set.
05:02 Nowhere to go.
05:06 And Woods coming back from an injury.
05:10 That he sustained one week before the UAAP.
05:15 He's doing all good.
05:17 He's ready to go.
05:18 Hit.
05:19 Good idea to go to that far end.
05:24 Budin's pass to the block.
05:27 Blocked.
05:28 You said the name.
05:32 Yes.
05:33 Strike that ball.
05:35 Woods Budin.
05:38 Second year playing here in the UAAP.
05:41 Third year in college.
05:44 We see that they're diving for every single ball.
05:48 They're trying to fight for it.
05:49 To keep it alive.
05:50 Budin.
05:53 Not today.
05:56 But it was a good orchestrated play.
05:58 Could have been a good finish.
06:00 UAA.
06:03 Back to Almendras.
06:05 In zone 5.
06:11 There.
06:15 No one can really defend that.
06:16 Especially because it's through the blocker.
06:18 Playing so well today.
06:22 And we expect nothing less from the reigning best setter.
06:25 Great coverage from NYU.
06:28 Nico.
06:31 Chance here.
06:32 For the Golden Spikers.
06:33 Voipa.
06:35 Yambao to Iggy.
06:39 With a sharp attack.
06:45 Up by two.
06:48 Billy.
06:49 Both teams are alive right now.
06:52 The defense.
06:53 The hustle.
06:54 Iggy serves.
06:59 Owa.
07:02 Finds Arringo.
07:03 Already a bad pass.
07:11 And Joshua Retamar was still able to give him a good set.
07:14 For Coach Oji.
07:17 They're leading by one.
07:18 Abela.
07:22 To De La Noche.
07:24 Dug up.
07:25 Boots waiting for it.
07:27 Boots is blocked.
07:28 Spiker in this league.
07:33 We know what he can do.
07:34 We know what he's capable of.
07:35 Owa finds Boots.
07:39 De La Noche is in front but her shot is also very high.
07:45 She's a winner.
07:46 Boots Budin.
07:48 When we asked him his mantra for this season.
07:50 He said, "I will fight until the end."
07:52 But the answer of USC is volleyball.
07:55 When I asked him, "What was your inspiration?"
07:58 "What kept you going?"
07:59 He said, "My family and the future that I want for my family."
08:02 It's hard to stop that.
08:05 I'm sure the majority of these players have their own why.
08:08 I'm sure it's not just Boots.
08:10 It's also Nico Almenda.
08:11 The rest of NU.
08:13 The rest of USC.
08:15 It is hustle time for both these squads.
08:19 As Yambao.
08:21 Another quick one always happens.
08:24 That's a smart move that he has been doing.
08:27 Right now, again, all tied up.
08:29 20 points.
08:30 Owa.
08:33 To Nico.
08:35 He really made it off speed.
08:38 He always finds a way.
08:40 22-21.
08:41 And you make that.
08:43 23-21.
08:45 Take a look at this.
08:48 Was there a touch on the antenna?
08:50 Let's take a look.
08:52 No better time to call a challenge.
08:55 Wow.
08:58 Great.
09:00 He might get blocked again.
09:02 Boots is sure.
09:05 USC will return to the Golden Spikers.
09:09 Yambao is looking for Josh Ibanez.
09:12 Yes.
09:13 And Chow Umandad is actually the older brother of Iki Umandad.
09:19 Supporting his brother.
09:20 I'm happy to see him because yesterday, he got hurt in his game.
09:23 Right.
09:24 He was stretched out of that game.
09:26 And you know, you say, "We won Game 1. We just need one more."
09:30 It's really hard coming from the bounce back.
09:33 That's right.
09:35 A lot of pressure is also put on the losing team of Game 1 coming into Game 2.
09:40 But anyway, back to this game.
09:42 It's a one-point lead for NU.
09:45 They find G-Boy with a swipe.
09:47 Just behind him.
09:50 Tevega only with four points in this game.
09:53 As opposed to the 18 he had versus FEU.
09:57 Good dive by Yambao.
09:59 It's still alive and they send it over.
10:02 Owa to Nico Almendras.
10:05 That was Colinares with a dig.
10:09 A denial.
10:10 Already with 18 excellent sets, Billy.
10:14 What can't he do?
10:16 Blocker was right there.
10:18 That was Benk Nagimolos.
10:20 He wasn't set up much.
10:23 So he got back on the block.
10:25 G-Boy.
10:30 Sometimes you don't even notice that you've already turned.
10:37 You don't even notice that you've already touched the net.
10:39 That's going to be a free point given to NU.
10:42 Ducks goes to Ibanez with a push.
10:45 It's not all about how hard you spike the ball.
10:52 But also your placement.
10:56 Your tempo.
10:58 That's going to be a point for Boots with it.
11:02 We love the variety.
11:04 That was the tenth point of Boots.
11:06 Ibanez.
11:07 Denied.
11:09 Not just here in the UAAP but of course in the PBL as well.
11:15 And I'm sure Paulinho knows that too.
11:17 Josh.
11:23 He's blocked.
11:25 Chance here for the white shirts as Owa.
11:29 Oh, missed you.
11:34 And again, we got Youngbao taking advantage.
11:37 Knowing exactly him and Ibanez but really high jumpers.
11:41 And the spiker hat looks pretty good on Ducks Youngbao.
11:45 Between these two teams, remember they faced each other in the finals as well last year.
11:50 Ibanez.
11:53 Owa to Boots from the left.
11:58 Ibanez with a drop.
12:01 Good coverage.
12:04 But that is going to be a point for UST.
12:07 Four touches.
12:09 Boots to serve.
12:13 Steady reception.
12:15 Combination play for UST.
12:18 When you're up against a team like UST, you know what they're capable of.
12:25 And they know how to bounce back, Paulinho.
12:28 Yeah, remember this is a team, the number four seed, first ever in history to make it to the finals.
12:34 And you're in, you.
12:35 Former UST women's basketball champion.
12:39 Ball is still alive.
12:44 Almendras makes do.
12:47 Popped up by Josh.
12:48 Ibanez.
12:50 Coverage was there for NU.
12:54 Babalik to UST.
12:57 Bega off the hands of Peng Taguibolos.
13:00 Hoping for a spark plug here for UST.
13:06 That's right, may just be Trevor.
13:08 There you go to Iggy.
13:09 Power.
13:10 Four point lead for NU.
13:19 Ibanez waiting for it.
13:21 Sent back.
13:23 Five.
13:27 Yumbao to G-boy.
13:30 Read so well by Oa Retamar.
13:36 Can say the same thing about the UST squad and their fans.
13:43 From the time out, Sakto Sakto, puntos.
13:48 Colenares serving.
13:55 Taguibolos.
13:56 De Vega, sucks it in.
14:00 UST still hanging on here in this match.
14:04 And what an attack from Woods.
14:16 Within really on fire.
14:18 One hand set.
14:23 Miss cue.
14:25 Botch play there.
14:26 NU has it.
14:27 Match point on NU.
14:30 They go to G-boy.
14:32 Gets it through.
14:34 You can hear the crowd chanting specifically the NU crowd.
14:41 Drop goal is good for Nico Almendras.
14:51 The US and the NU Bulldogs have taken the first game out of three here.