MANILA, March 2 -- National University outplayed University of the Philippines, 25-20, 25-23, 27-25, for its third straight win in the UAAP Season 86 men's volleyball tournament at Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City on Saturday.

Jade Alex Disquitado and Angelo Nicolas Almendras finished with 16 and 14 points, respectively, for the Bulldogs, who trailed 7-13 and 18-22 in the third set.

Disquitado made two straight points to put NU ahead at 25-24 before UP's Angelo Lagando answered with a crosscourt spike to tie.

Leo Aringo Jr. scored on a down-the-line spike while Jenngerard Diao blocked Lagando as the Bullogs wrapped up the match in one hour and 27 minutes.

NU improved to 3-1 and shares second place with De La Salle University.

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