UA Sam Cantada Shines in Debut, Leads NU Past UST

UA Sam Cantada shines in debut, leads NU past UST

SCHEDULE: UAAP Season 88 volleyball tournament – first round MANILA, Philippines — Defending champion National University was on the brink of getting dragged by University of Santo Tomas to a fifth set, before prized rookie Sam Cantada saved the day. With a career-defining debut, Cantada helped the Lady Bulldogs open their post-Bella Belen and Alyssa Solomon era with a 25-23, 25-19, 22-25, 26-24 win over UST in the UAAP Season 88 women’s volleyb…

Sam Cantada shows same heart as Bella Belen in NU’s comeback vs UST

Joining one of the country’s top collegiate volleyball programs in National University already comes with immense pressure. But stepping into the role left by one of the school’s all-time greats raises the stakes to an entirely different level. Sam Cantada, however, is not one to shy away from a challenge. On Sunday night, the 18-year-old winger proved she is a worthy heir to three-time MVP and Lady Bulldogs legend Bella Belen. Cantada delivered…