Cardinals Fall Again as NU Bulldogs Flex Muscle
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National University swept Mapua to improve to 3-1, while the Cardinals remained winless after four matches in the 2026 V-League Collegiate Challenge.
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Marlee Smith powers Choco Mucho past Nxled for second PVL win
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Marlee Smith rediscovered her scoring touch as Choco Mucho held off Nxled in straight sets to stay in contention in Pool A of the PVL Reinforced Conference.
NU rallies past Letran to end V-League prelims on winning note
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National University overcame a sluggish start to rally past Letran in four sets, capping its V-League Collegiate Challenge prelims campaign with a victory.
V-League Collegiate Challenge: Bulldogs whip Tams in opener
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National University began its V-League Collegiate Challenge title defense on a strong note, securing a hard-fought 25-22, 25-22, 25-19 sweep against Far Eastern University on Tuesday, Aug. 15, at the Paco Arena in Manila.