Lady Bulldogs target 2nd crown in Dickies Cup

Games tomorrow

9 a.m. – UE vs La Salle

10:45 a.m. – NU vs Ateneo

12:30 p.m. – Adamson vs UP

MANILA, Philippines - National University tangles with Ateneo tomorrow, hoping to come up with a strong start as it opens its campaign for another crown in the Dickies Cup at the Buddhacare gym in Quezon City.

Game time is set at 10:45 a.m. with the Lady Bulldogs going for back-to-back championships, having ruled an invitational tournament only two months back.

NU coach Pat Aquino said he will use the tournament to determine the composition of his team for the coming UAAP where they are looking to extend their reign to four years.

Backed by Ever Bilena boss Dioceldo Sy, the Lady Bulldogs made history last year after completing a three-peat without dropping a single game.

Expected to grace the opening ceremony are Jose Atienza and Dody Arcaya, CEO and vice president for sales and marketing, respectively, of American Star Apparel Philippines – distributor of Dickies in the country.

Out to lead NU are Jack Animam, Rhena Itesi, Ria Nabalan and Trexie Antiquiera.

University of the East looms as NU’s likely rival for the title in the event backed by Smart Communications, Powerhouse and CW Home Depot.

Also seeing action in the tournament are UE, Adamson, Centro Escolar University, University of the Philippines and La Salle.

Clashing in the 9 a.m. opener are UE and La Salle while UP collides with Adamson at 12:30 p.m.