MANILA, Philippines — When in doubt, defending champion National University turned to Buds Buddin and Leo Ordiales to hand rival Far Eastern University its first defeat in the UAAP Season 88 men’s volleyball tournament on Sunday at Smart Araneta Coliseum. Tied at 7 in a pressure-packed fifth set, Buddin never wavered and willed the Bulldogs to a thrilling 26-28, 25-17, 26-24, 11-25, 15-8 victory. READ: UAAP men’s volleyball: NU bounces back, routs UP NU coach Dante Alinsunurin, Buds Buddin, and Leo Ordiales after outlasting FEU. #UAAPSeason88 @inquirersports pic.twitter.com/BJ692BROcd — Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) March 22, 2026 The Alas Pilipinas young gun […]... Keep on reading: UAAP: Buds Buddin, Leo Ordiales help NU deny FEU sweep bid