NU Bulldogs star players Lams Lamina and Buds Buddin dominate UAAP week, securing Player of the Week honors

National University’s volleyball program is on a roll as Michaelo “Buds” Buddin and Camilla “Lams” Lamina earn Player of the Week accolades following standout performances that kept both Bulldogs squads on the rise.

The Philippine Sports Commission has recognized the two NU standout players as Players of the Week for the period of March 25 to April 5.

For the Lady Bulldogs, Lamina orchestrated the offense with poise, posting 20 excellent sets and three points in her first full game back, helping NU sweep the Adamson Lady Falcons 25-20, 25-21, 25-21. 

Her leadership on the court has been crucial in maintaining NU’s hold on the No. 2 spot with an 8-3 record. 

Despite limited minutes earlier in the season due to rotation with younger setter Abe Pono, Lamina’s return proves the value of experience and versatility in the squad.

“Ako naman kasi, always ready naman ako kahit anong mangyari. And of course, yung mindset ko talaga is to stay focused. Kung anuman ang ibigay sa akin na role, gagawin ko talaga para sa team,” the senior setter said.

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With a combined 32 excellent sets across wins vs Ateneo and Adamson, Camilla Lamina orchestrates NU’s offense to perfection to earn the UAAP Season 88 women’s volleyball Player of the Week honors!#UAAPSeason88 #LegendsStartHere pic.twitter.com/Nl29BKKQmG

— One Sports (@OneSportsPHL) April 7, 2026

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NU’s Buds Buddin powers through the UAAP Season 88 men’s volleyball tournament with a 19-point outing against Ateneo and a monster 26-point performance over Adamson to earn Player of the Week honors!#UAAPSeason88 #LegendsStartHere #StrengthInMotionHopeInAction pic.twitter.com/SaJbFQVeyb

— One Sports (@OneSportsPHL) April 7, 2026

Meanwhile, Buddin led the men’s team through a pair of crucial wins, racking up 19 points against Ateneo before contributing 26 points in a grueling five-set match against Adamson, cementing NU’s spot in the Final Four with a 9-2 record. 

His performances exemplify the Bulldogs’ consistent excellence and their drive to pursue a sixth consecutive UAAP title.

What makes this week particularly notable is how both NU teams relied on the balance between veteran leadership and emerging talent. 

“Since high school pa lang, na-witness ko na paano tinatrabaho. Lahat, detailed talaga. Lahat talaga, since day one talaga, ang sistema is nagbubunga talaga. Lahat ng coaches, players, talagang makikita mo na tinatrabaho lahat para magtuloy-tuloy kung ano ang pinapangarap ng bawat isa sa amin at kung ano ang goal ng bawat isa sa amin,” Buddin said.

Lamina’s return and Buddin’s all-around dominance underscore the depth of the Bulldogs’ rosters, proving that NU’s volleyball program is cultivating a new generation of stars without losing the edge that keeps them title contenders.

Looking ahead, both teams will take on UE at the UST Quadricentennial Pavilion on April 12—NU men at 9:00 AM and women at 11:00 AM, where their continued synergy between experience and youth could be the deciding factor in the pursuit of postseason glory.

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