Manila, Aug. 4 -- National University remains unsinkable despite the departure of key players.

Minus three-time UAAP MVP Bella Belen, Alyssa Solomon, Sheena Toring and Erin Pangilinan who helped the team defend the UAAP title this year, the Lady Bulldogs managed to rule the Mindanao leg of the 2025 Shakey's Super League (SSL) National Invitationals Sunday night.

Banking on veteran Arah Panique, skipper Evangeline Alinsug, setter Camille Victoria Lamina and rookie sensation Samantha Cantada, NU pulled off a 25-21, 20-25, 25-20, 25-17 win over a University of the Philippines to sweep the three-day event at the University of Southeastern Philippines Gym in Davao City.

"This is our first league as a rebuilding team. We are very happy becau...