New era, same fiery fight for NUMANILA, Philippines — The road to the UAAP volleyball supremacy still has to go through National U. Pundits, however, see a wide-open race, with La Salle and Santo Tomas tipped to be the biggest threats to NU’s throne. But the Lady Bulldogs of returning coach Regine Diego will march into the battlepit confident that they have what it takes to battle – and wage a fight as champs. The Lady Bulldogs last season completed a back-to-back feat for their third overall crown in the last four seasons, giving their “Big 4” a sweet swan song. Expected to stand in the NU’s way are La Salle and Santo Tomas, which took turns in challenging the Lady Bulldogs in their four straight finals.

Source: Philippine Star February 11, 2026 16:39 UTC