The NU Lady Bulldogs are the collegiate women's basketball team of the National University (NU), which play in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP), the premiere sports league in the country.
| NU Lady Bulldogs | |
|---|---|
| University | National University |
| Location | Sampaloc, Manila |
| Nickname | Lady Bulldogs |
| Colors | Blue and Gold |
| UAAP Champion (7) | |
History
editThe NU Lady Bulldogs competes in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP).
They had their most successful results in the 2010s. Dioceldo Sy of Ever Bilena became the Lady Bulldog's sports patron in 2011.[1] Sy in turn tapped Patrick Aquino as head coach in 2012.[2] The Sy-sponsored staff had to contend with the women's basketball in a landscape where the sport is viewed as a men's sport and the draw of more prestigious UAAP schools in player recruitment.[3] Aquino was allowed to leave his role to focus on coaching the Philippine women's national team in 2022.[2]
The Lady Bulldogs under Aquino would reach their first ever finals in 2013 during Season 76.[2] The Lady Bulldogs went on to win seven consecutive titles starting from the succeeding Season 77 to Season 85 (2014–22). This matched the feat of the Robert Jaworski-led University of the East Red Warriors men's team from 1965 to 1971[4] Coach Aris Dimaunahan won the seventh and last title of that streak.[5]
However the Lady Bulldogs' streak was ended in 2023 by the UST Tigresses in the finals of Season 86[6][7] It also ended a 108-game winning streak.[8]
Team awards
editUAAP
edit| Season | Tournament | Title | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | UAAP Season 76 | Runners up | [9] |
| 2014 | UAAP Season 77 | Champions | |
| 2015 | UAAP Season 78 | Champions | |
| 2016 | UAAP Season 79 | Champions | |
| 2017 | UAAP Season 80 | Champions | |
| 2018 | UAAP Season 81 | Champions | |
| 2019 | UAAP Season 82 | Champions | |
| 2020–21 | UAAP Season 83 | Not held | |
| 2021 | UAAP Season 84 | No women's tournament held | |
| 2022 | UAAP Season 85 | Champions | [5] |
| 2023 | UAAP Season 86 | Runners up | [6] |
Head coaches
edit- Patrick Aquino (2012–2022)
- Aris Dimaunahan (2022–)
Notable players
editReferences
edit- ^ Badua, Snow (September 14, 2014). "NU Lady Bulldogs take giant step towards first UAAP title after 14-game sweep of elims". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. Retrieved October 15, 2024.
- ^ a b c Ramos, Gerry (May 27, 2022). "How Dioceldo Sy decided to let Pat Aquino focus on Gilas job, leave NU". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. Retrieved October 15, 2024.
- ^ Tantengco, Ceej; Bolante, Mikkel (December 18, 2019). "The NU Lady Bulldogs and the Greatest Winning Streak in Philippine Basketball". GMA News Online. Retrieved October 15, 2024.
- ^ Agcaoili, Lance (December 11, 2022). "NU captures 7th straight UAAP women's basketball championship". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved October 15, 2024.
- ^ a b "NU in seventh heaven as Lady Bulldogs extend reign with sweep of La Salle". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. Retrieved December 11, 2022.
- ^ a b "NU coach takes blame as Lady Bulldogs' UAAP dynasty ends". Rappler. December 8, 2023. Retrieved October 15, 2024.
- ^ Garcia, John Mark (December 6, 2023). "Gritty UST Tigresses end NU Lady Bulldogs' seven-year reign". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. Retrieved October 15, 2024.
- ^ "Shocker of the decade: La Salle comes full circle, ends NU's 108-game win streak". Rappler. November 23, 2022. Retrieved October 15, 2024.
- ^ Terrado, Reuben (October 5, 2013). "Lady Archers regain UAAP title with decisive win over Lady Bulldogs". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. Retrieved October 15, 2024.