Bulldogs, Lady Bulldogs shoot for key spots

MANILA, Philippines — National U shoots for an outright finals berth and a twice-to-beat bonus in the Final Four as its men’s and women’s teams battle Ateneo rivals in the penultimate elimination round playdate of the UAAP Season 85 volleyball tournament at the Filoil EcoOil Center.

Both defending champions in their divisions, the Bulldogs (13-0) clash with the Blue Eagles (7-6) at 9 a.m., eyeing an elims sweep and a free finals passage while the Lady Bulldogs seek a twice-to-beat advantage also against Ateneo (4-9) at 11 a.m.

At 3 p.m., the pacesetting La Salle Lady Spikers (12-1) figure in a non-bearing match against the UE Lady Warriors (1-12) while the Green Spikers (7-6) try to boost their Final Four bid versus the Red Warriors (5-8) at 5 p.m.

Pressure is on the Lady Bulldogs, who need to take care of business against the Blue Eagles to clinch the last win-once incentive and avoid any complications with challengers Santo Tomas and Adamson.