Manila, Feb. 17 -- The National University Lady Bulldogs have set a new standard for excellence last year after winning their 80th straight game on the way to retaining the UAAP women's basketball crown.
Coached by Pat Aquino and bannered by Finals MVP and national team player Jack Animam, the Jhocson-based school rewrote history by extending their long unbeaten streak and claim a fifth straight championship during Season 81 of the league.
It was the fifth straight year the team went undefeated, while at the same time, broke the longest winning streak of any sport in UAAP history previously held by the Adamson women's softball team at 73.
Incidentally, Ria Nabalan and Jhianne Layug were the only members of the team who were part of all t...