NU Bulldogs
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| NU Bulldogs National University |
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| League | UAAP | |
| Joined | 1938 Founding member of the NCAA on 1924 |
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| Seniors' general championships | UAAP: 1 (1986-87) *Disputed |
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| Juniors' general championships | UAAP: none |
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| Location | M. Jhocson, Manila | |
| Team colors | Navy and gold | |
| Juniors' team | Bullpups | |
| Women's team | Lady Bulldogs | |
| Staple cheer | Mabuhay Nacional! | |
The NU Bulldogs is the varsity team of National University in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines.
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[edit] Ranking
Being the three most popular sports in UAAP, this is the school's ranking in each sport since 1987, the year, the UAAP became an 8-team league: (NU doesn't participate in the Men's Football Tournament)
| A.Y. | MEN'S BASKETBALL | WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL |
| 1987-1988 | 8th | 8th |
| 1988-1989 | 8th | 8th |
| 1989-1990 | 8th | 8th |
| 1990-1991 | 8th | 8th |
| 1991-1992 | 8th | 8th |
| 1992-1993 | 7th | 8th |
| 1993-1994 | 8th | 8th |
| 1994-1995 | 7th | 6th |
| 1995-1996 | 8th | 7th |
| 1996-1997 | 6th | 8th |
| 1997-1998 | 8th | 8th |
| 1998-1999 | 7th | 8th |
| 1999-2000 | 7th | 8th |
| 2000-2001 | 6th | 7th |
| 2001-2002 | 4th | 8th |
| 2002-2003 | 8th | 7th |
| 2003-2004 | 7th | 8th |
| 2004-2005 | 7th | 8th |
| 2005-2006 | 7th | 8th |
| 2006-2007 | 7th | 7th |
| 2007-2008 | 6th | 6th |
[edit] Sports
[edit] Basketball
In the early years of the UAAP, the Bulldogs were a competitive team in the league, winning the title in 1951. However, by the 1980's, NU started the dwindle in the bottom ranking of the team standings. They had some minimal success in the late-1990's, thanks to the likes of future PBA stars Danny Ildefonso and Lordy Tugade, but failed to make it to the Final Four.
But, in 2001, the Bulldogs made a surprise trip to the Final Four led by the shooting of Jeff Napa, who tied Allan Caidic's record for most three-pointers made in a single UAAP game. They were ousted by the La Salle Green Archers in the Final Four.
NU has since returned to their mediocre ways. Despite that, the team saw some emergence of players such as Rey Mendoza, Edwin Asoro, both members of the Mythical Five in separate seasons, and Jonathan Fernandez, who found some success playing for the PBL's Harbour Centre squad and the SEABA RP team.
[edit] Notable Players
- Adriano "Jun" Papa (60's)
- Rey Mendoza
- Chris "Lucky" Bolado
- Benet Palad
- Jeff Napa
- Alfie Grijaldo
- Danny Ildefonso
- Lordy Tugade
- Ariel De Castro
- Bryan Tolentino
- Jason Malcontento
- Ronnie Cajayon
- Rodel Dequilla
- Roldan Sigua
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[edit] Notable Players (Juniors)
- Astrobal Villaflor
- Jessie Mapanao
- John Earvin Gonzales
- Rusty Nabor
- Alexander Joson
- Jason Malcontento
- Mark Anthony Micu
- Rodel "Decky" Dequilla
- Mao Baytan
- Marco Ibuyan
- Reynaldo Calingasin
- Joseph Terso
- Kevin Batac
- Mark Joseph Berry
[edit] Baseball
Unknown to some, the Bulldogs have found recent success in the UAAP's baseball tournaments. After years of falling into the bottom of the team standings, NU has made it to the Final Four the last three seasons, but hasn't made a crack in the championship round, falling to baseball powerhouses such as the UP Fighting Maroons and the UST Growling Tigers.
[edit] Volleyball
[edit] Notable Players
- Chia Lozada
- Mary Anne Castro
- Ma. Kristina Fresnido
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