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UAAP 87 MVB FEU vs. NU Finals G3- Crowd-1777

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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:958px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1747488319274UAAP 87 MVB FEU vs. NU Finals G3- Crowd-1777.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Gate attendance in Game 3 of the UAAP Season 87 men&#x27;s volleyball Finals: 14,517. <em>UAAP Media</em></span></span></span></div><p>MANILA, Philippines – Game 3 of the UAAP Season 87 men&#x27;s volleyball Finals between National University and Far Eastern University was the most-watched match in the division, setting a record-breaking 14,517 gate attendance on Saturday at the Mall of Asia Arena.</p><p>This was a marked improvement from the attendance in Games 1 and 2, which drew 5,405 and 9,997 spectators, respectively.</p><p>The three-game clash between the Tams and the Bulldogs is by far the most well-attended UAAP men&#x27;s volleyball series.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/volleyball/2025/5/17/uaap-leo-aringo-named-finals-mvp-after-leading-nu-to-historic-five-peat-1812"><strong>READ: UAAP: Leo Aringo named Finals MVP after leading NU to historic five-peat</strong></a></div><p>Alas Pilipinas Men assistant coach and NU Bulldogs head coach Dante Alinsunurin could be the happiest man in the arena as he saw this 14-thousand-strong gargantuan crowd — a recognition and acknowledgement that men&#x27;s volleyball is rising in the Philippines.</p><p>With the 2025 FIVB Men’s Volleyball World Championship fast approaching, the surge in popularity for men&#x27;s volleyball suggests a promising outlook for the sport.</p><p>&quot;Malaking bagay &#x27;to, kasi nga ito &#x27;yung laging pinaghuhugutan lagi ng men&#x27;s team. Every time na merong championship matches, doon lang talaga dumadami &#x27;yung tao. Kaya sana magtuluy-tuloy lang. &#x27;Yung mga players namin na mag-continue lang na maging motivated sa nakikita nila na &#x27;yung men&#x27;s ay umaangat na para &#x27;yung level din namin ay tumaas.&quot;</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/volleyball/2025/5/17/five-peat-national-u-sweeps-feu-to-extend-mens-volleyball-dominance-1545"><strong>READ: National U sweeps FEU in Game 3 to extend men’s volleyball dominance</strong></a></div><p>As for FEU coach Eddieson Orcullo, he was extremely grateful for the MOA crowd on Saturday.</p><p>&quot;Maraming salamat kasi nakikita tayo ngayon sa men&#x27;s na laruan. Napakalaking bagay kasi na nakikita &#x27;yung ganiyang level ng competition. Kaya sana &#x27;wag kayo magsawa,&quot; he said.</p><div><strong><br/></strong></div><div><strong>RELATED VIDEO:</strong></div><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/mdxcrs1YI9U??si=oRpi2p-LiAQFcDw-&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><br/></div>

<p>A total of 14,517 fans showed up in Game 3 to support UAAP men's volleyball 🙌🏼 #UAAPSeason87 #UAAPFinals</p>

A total of 14,517 fans showed up in Game 3 to support UAAP men's volleyball 🙌🏼 #UAAPSeason87 #UAAPFinals

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UAAP: Game 3 of NU-FEU Finals clash sees record crowd for men's volleyball

Kennedy Caacbay,

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Published May 17, 2025 09:44 PM PHT

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