MANILA, Philippines – Throughout the UAAP Season 84, NU Lady Bulldogs top rookie Bella Belen has captivated fans all over thanks to a mix of her infectious charisma and fearsome all-around skill set.
NU fans, of course, already know her standing in the league’s award races, as they showered her with loud MVP chants all throughout the Lady Bulldogs’ dominant FinalsAppreciative as she is for the support, Belen is however intent on tuning out the off-court noise, as NU is now on the cusp of not only a rare 16-0 season sweep, but also its first women’s volleyball title in 65 long years.
“I’m just here to play for now, and our only goal is to win a championship this season. If I get [those awards,] they’re just bonuses coming from our work as a team – just extra trophies for all our hard work.”Led by Belen and Alyssa Solomon’s 15 points, four Lady Bulldogs in total scored in double-digits, all while not letting any La Salle player score more than 6.