NU’s Bella Belen during a game against La Salle in the UAAP Season 87 women’s volleyball tournament.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net
MANILA, Philippines—Newly-minted National University coach Sherwin Meneses steered the Lady Bulldogs to their new era with new kits to match.
In the past, the Lady Bulldogs usually clad a navy blue or white jersey with gold accents. Sunday seemed like the start of something new, not just with Meneses debut as head tactician but also because of the new threads.
Article continues after this advertisement“I’m just new here in NU so the management chose the uniforms but we’re hoping that this new team with new colors can defend the crown,” said Meneses in Filipino in an interview with inquirer Sports at Mall of Asia University on Sunday.
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“NU is a veteran team and we’re just trying to improve the team every training and game. Their greatness doesn’t stop just because they’re champions and we’re all helping each other improve.”
Article continues after this advertisementVeering away from their usual team colors, the Lady Bulldogs rocked a gray-dominant jersey with gold letterings en route to their season-opening win over La Salle.
Article continues after this advertisementIt seemed like the Lady Bulldogs’ new approach in their threads with their new tactician worked wonders as they not only beat the Lady Spikers but they also did it in dominant sweeping fashion, 25-23, 25-21, 25-18.
Article continues after this advertisementWith fresh kits and tactician come the squad’s new approach to the game.
READ: NU star Alyssa Solomon says UAAP Season 87 is her last“We can’t just rely on some players, we need to work as a team and that’s the new system we’re trying to apply. Everyone should contribute with their roles,” said Meneses.
Article continues after this advertisementThat’s exactly what happened against La Salle as NU banked on a collective effort in the sweep.
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The star duo of Bella Belen and Alyssa Solomon combined for 27 points. Camilla Lamina also made her presence felt with 20 excellent sets (13) while Nichole Mata and Erin Pangilinan scored 10 and seven, respectively.
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