Manila, Feb. 19 -- National University played steadier in the fourth set to prevail over Ateneo de Manila University, 23-25, 26-24, 27-25, 29-27, Wednesday in the UAAP Season 87 men's volleyball tournament at the Filoil EcoOil Centre in San Juan.

The Bulldogs held a 7-1 run to take an 18-15 advantage but the Blue Eagles tied the score at 24-all after NU's Congolese middle blocker Obed Mukaba made a service error.

NU got the upperhand at 28-27 on Leo Ordiales' powerful spike and sealed the victory after Ateneo's Kennedy Batas committed a backrow attack error.

Ordiales scored 14 points built on 13 attacks in leading NU to its second straight win.

Rwenzmel Taguibolos chipped in 13 on seven attacks and six blocks while Mukaba had 10 point...