NU Bulldogs, Lady Bulldogs, Bullpups and Lady Bullpups
Varsity teams

NU Bulldogs, Lady Bulldogs, Bullpups and Lady Bullpups
Logo of NU Bulldogs, Lady Bulldogs, Bullpups and Lady Bullpups
SchoolNational University
LeagueUAAP
Joined1938
(NCAA founding member – 1924)
Location551 M. F. Jhocson St., Sampaloc, Manila, Philippines
Team colors Blue  and  Gold 
Women's teamNU Lady Bulldogs
Juniors' teamBullpups
Seniors' general championships
Juniors' general championships

The NU Bulldogs, Lady Bulldogs, Bullpups and Lady Bullpups are the collegiate men's and women's, and high school men's and women's, respectively, varsity teams of National University (NU) in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines.

The athletic director is Rustico “Otie” Camangian.

University colors and Mascot

Colors of the NU Bulldogs
Colors of the NU Bulldogs

The University Colors

The official colors of National University (NU) are Navy Blue and Gold.

Mascot of the NU Bulldogs
Mascot of the NU Bulldogs

The University Mascot

The mascot of National University (NU) is the Bulldog.

Team identity

Team monikers

Since the UAAP began in 1938, NU's mascot has been 'Butch' the Bulldog.

National University is one of the eight UAAP member schools that participate in different sporting events of the University Athletic Association of the Philippines. Bulldog is the mascot of all the varsity teams participating in these sporting events. The official varsity team names sourced from the school's official student publications are as follows:

NU Team Monikers
Sport Men's Team Women's Team Boys' Team Girls' Team Boys U16
3x3 Basketball NU Bulldogs NU Lady Bulldogs NU Bullpups NU Lady Bullpups NU Bullpups
Basketball NU Bulldogs NU Lady Bulldogs NU Bullpups NU Lady Bullpups NU Bullpups
Volleyball /
Beach Volleyball 		NU Bulldogs NU Lady Bulldogs NU Bullpups NU Lady Bullpups N/a
Football NU Booters NU Lady Booters NU Booters N/a N/a
Baseball NU Batters N/a NU Junior Batters N/a N/a
Softball N/a NU Softbelles N/a N/a N/a
Judo No team No team No team No team N/a
Taekwondo/Poomsae NU Jins NU Lady Jins NU Junior Jins N/a
Fencing NU Fencers No team No team No team N/a
Swimming NU Otters NU Lady Otters Junior NU Otters Junior Lady NU Otters N/a
Track and Field NU Tracksters N/a
Badminton NU Shuttlers NU Lady Shuttlers N/a N/a N/a
Tennis NU Tennisters NU Lady Tennisters N/a N/a N/a
Table Tennis NU Paddlers NU Lady Paddlers NU Paddlers NU Paddlers N/a
Chess NU Woodpushers NU Lady Woodpushers NU Junior Woodpushers NU Junior Lady Woodpushers N/a
Esports NU Bulldogs N/a N/a N/a
Cheerleading NU Pep Squad NU-Nazareth School Pep Squad N/a
Streetdance NU Dance Company NU Underdawgz N/a

Team sports

Basketball

Men's

In the early years of the UAAP, the NU Bulldogs were a competitive team in the league, winning a title in 1954. However, by the 1980s, NU was perennially in the bottom ranking of the team standings. In the late 1990s, they improved their ranking by moving up to the middle of the team standings with now PBA stars Danny Ildefonso and Lordy Tugade in their team roster, but still failed to make it to the Final Four.

In 2001, the Bulldogs made a surprise trip to the Final Four. They were led by Jeff Napa who tied the record of UE's Allan Caidic for the most number of three-points made in a single UAAP game. However, they were not able to advance to the Finals as they were beaten by the La Salle Green Archers in their Final Four series.

After season 64 (2001–02), the NU Bulldogs returned to their mediocre performance despite having outstanding 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.

In the last quarter of year 2008, the family of Henry Sy of SM Prime Holdings acquired majority ownership of the National University. Aside from improving school facilities, the new management has included in their corporate plan the improvement of NU's sports programs. After ten years, the National U Bulldogs made it again to the UAAP Final Four in 2012.

In the 77th season of the league, the NU Bulldogs made a dramatic and amazing title run. At the start of the season, they were at the top of the standings above ADMU and DLSU (teams that are expected to come out strong in the season). But in the 2nd round of the tournament, the Bulldogs fell on the 4th spot tied with UE Red Warriors. They faced UE on a Knockout Game for the 4th seed, which they won 51–49. They have beaten the 1st seeded team in the league which is the ADMU Blue Eagles in 2 Do-or-Die games, making them the 2nd 'Number 4' team in the UAAP History to defeat the Number 1 team. After 44 years, NU made it again to the UAAP Finals. They faced the FEU Tamaraws in three games. After 60 long years of title drought, the National U Bulldogs clinched the title after winning against FEU, 75–59, in a Do-or-Die Wednesday, October 15, 2014, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum with a Record-Breaking Crowd of 25, 138 (biggest crowd ever to watch a basketball game at the venue, considering the game was held on a Wednesday).

UAAP Season 85 (S.Y. 2022–23) rosters

The NU Bulldogs Basketball Team

NU Bulldogs roster
Players Coaches
Pos. No. Nat. Name Height Year High School
Head coach
Assistant coach(es)
Team manager
  • Vince So
Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • Injured Injured
Bulldogs basketball team recruits class of 2020

[1]

  • Alfonso Crisostomo
  • Terrence Crisostomo
  • Germy Mahinay
  • Patrick Ramos

Women's

The Lady Bulldogs have won six straight championships, including a winning streak of 100 straight games. [2]

Junior

After an incredible run to the title, the NU Bulldogs ended their trademark as "Perennial Doormats", "Bottom-Dwellers" and "Underdogs" and they became the Top Dogs of the league. They are expected to be a tough contender in the upcoming seasons of the UAAP. The NU Bullpups have won four UAAP championships in four years. They won the UAAP championships in Season 74, 76, 78, 81.[3]

NU Bulldogs Basketball team Awards and other achievements

Season Conference Placement Reference
2007 Filoil EcoOil Preseason Cup 4th Place (Men's Seniors)
2010 Father Martin Cup Division 2 Champions (Men's Seniors) [4]
2011 Father Martin Cup Summer Champions (Men's Seniors') [5]
2012 Filoil EcoOil Preseason Cup Champions (Men's Seniors)
2013 Father Martin Cup Summer Champions (Men's Seniors)
2013 Filoil EcoOil Preseason Cup Runners up (Men's Seniors)
2015 Father Martin Cup Summer Champions (Juniors')
2016 Father Martin Cup Summer Champions (Juniors')
2016 Father Martin Cup Division 2 Runners up (Juniors')
2016 Filoil EcoOil Preseason Cup 4th Place (Men's Seniors)
2017 Father Martin Cup Division 2 Champions (Juniors')
2018–19 Father Martin Cup Open Champions (Men's Seniors)
2022 Filoil EcoOil Preseason Cup Champions (Men's Seniors)

Volleyball

The National University Bulldogs Spikers won their first UAAP volleyball title in season 75 (2012–2013), while the NU Lady Bulldogs Spikers won their first in season 16 (1953–54). As of UAAP Season 77 the NU Bulldogs have won 2 UAAP volleyball titles while the NU Lady Bulldogs have 3 UAAP championships (Season 16 (1953–54), Season 19 (1956–57) and Season 84 (2021–22)).

NU Bulldogs Volleyball teams Awards and other achievements

Season Conference Placement Reference
2010 V-League 7th Season 2nd Conference 6th Place (Women's)
2011 V-League 8th Season 2nd Conference 4th Place (Women's)
2014 Shakey's V-League 11th Season 1st Conference Runners-up (Women's)
2015 Shakey's V-League 12th Season Collegiate Conference Champions (Women's) [6]
2016 Shakey's V-League 13th Season Open Conference 5th Place (Women's)
2016 Shakey's V-League 13th Season Collegiate Conference Champions (Women's)
2017 Premier Volleyball League 1st Season Collegiate Conference Champions (Women's)
4th Place (Mens)
2018 Premier Volleyball League 2nd Season Collegiate Conference did not compete (Women's)
Champions (Women's)
2018 2018 ASEAN University Games Champions (Team Philippines Men's) [7]
2022 2022 ASEAN University Games Runners-up (Team Philippines Men's)
2022 2022 Datuk Bandar Cup Win Streak Volleyball Invitational Championship Malaysia
4th Place (Team Philippines Men's)
2022 2022 Shakey's Super League Collegiate Pre-Season Championship
Champions (Women's)
2022 2022 V-League Collegiate Challenge
Champions (Men's)

Rotation

NU Lady Bulldogs (UAAP Season 84)

4. Belen
8. Toring
12. Solomon
7. Robles (C)
16. Lacsina
13. Lamina
9. Nierva (L)

Beach volleyball

The school has men's and women's beach volleyball teams.[8] The National University (NU) Bulldogs in Beach Volleyball have made a significant mark in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP), especially in recent years. The team has been competitive and has consistently performed well in the league's beach volleyball tournament, which is one of the premier collegiate beach volleyball events in the country. The NU Beach Volleyball Team (both men's and women's) has gained attention for their consistent performances, particularly in the men's division. While they have not always been champions, they have been known for their strong competitive spirit and have produced notable results in recent UAAP seasons. While National University's Beach Volleyball Bulldogs have faced some challenges in clinching championships, their contributions to the sport and consistent performance have made them a force to be reckoned with in the UAAP's beach volleyball scene. With a focus on player development and strong team dynamics, the future of NU's beach volleyball teams looks bright.

Baseball

The Bulldogs have found recent success in the UAAP baseball tournament. After years in the bottom of the team standings, NU has made it four consecutive times to the Final 4, from season 72 (2009–10 ) to season 75 (2012–13). In season 74 (2011–12) they not only made it to the Finals but also won the championship, their third since 1965. Again they repeated their Finals appearance the following year, season 75 (2012–13). This time however, they were not as fortunate. They finished runner-up to Ateneo.

Softball

The National University Softball Team made history by becoming the first-ever UAAP softball champions in the 1953–1954 season, the very year the sport was introduced to the league. Demonstrating dominance and skill from the outset, NU successfully defended their title in the 1954–1955 season, securing back-to-back championships. These early victories established National University as a pioneering force in collegiate softball, laying the foundation for the sport's growth in the UAAP and cementing the Bulldogs' legacy in Philippine collegiate athletics.

Performance sports

Cheerdance

The National U Pep Squad performs at the halftime of the basketball games of the NU Bulldogs in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines and represents the university in the UAAP Cheerdance Competition along with the NU Cheer Squadron and NU Drummers. They were the champions for four consecutive years (2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016). Their closest rival is the UP Pep Squad and UST Salinggawi Dance Troupe, which has been a consistent runner-up for the past three seasons. Ghicka Bernabe, a former member of FEU Cheering Squad, is the current head coach of the group.

NU Pep Squad Awards and other achievements

Year Event Placement Reference
2002 UAAP Cheerdance Competition 8th Place
2003 UAAP Cheerdance Competition 8th Place
2004 UAAP Cheerdance Competition 8th Place
2005 UAAP Cheerdance Competition 8th Place
2006 UAAP Cheerdance Competition 7th Place
2007 UAAP Cheerdance Competition 8th Place
2008 UAAP Cheerdance Competition 8th Place
2009 UAAP Cheerdance Competition 5th Place
2010 UAAP Cheerdance Competition 7th Place
2011 UAAP Cheerdance Competition 6th Place
2012 UAAP Cheerdance Competition Third Place
2013 UAAP Cheerdance Competition Champions [9]
2013 National Cheerleading Championship Champions
2014 UAAP Cheerdance Competition Champions [10]
2014 National Cheerleading Championship Third Place
2015 National Cheerleading Championship Champions
2015 ICU World Cheerleading Championship (Orlando, Florida) Third Place

(Team Pilipinas – Co-Ed Elite)

[11]
2015 UAAP Cheerdance Competition Champions
2016 National Cheerleading Championship Champions
2016 UAAP Cheerdance Competition Champions
2017 National Cheerleading Championship Champions
2017 UAAP Cheerdance Competition 4th Placea
2018 UAAP Cheerdance Competition Champions
2019 UAAP Cheerdance Competition Champions
2020 UAAP Cheerdance Competition Cancelled
2021 UAAP Cheerdance Competition Third Place
2022 UAAP Cheerdance Competition Champions
2023 UAAP Cheerdance Competition Second Place
2024 UAAP Cheerdance Competition Champions
2025 UAAP Cheerdance Competition Champions

Notes:

  • ^a - The NU Pep Squad and the FEU Cheering Squad finished the competition tied in the fourth place.
Group stunts division
Year Event Placement Reference
2011 UAAP Cheerdance Competition Third Place
2012 UAAP Cheerdance Competition Third Place
2013 UAAP Cheerdance Competition Champions
2014 UAAP Cheerdance Competition Third Place
2015 UAAP Cheerdance Competition Second Place
2015 National Cheerleading Championship Champions (CoEd)
2015 National Cheerleading Championship Champions (All Girls)
2016 National Cheerleading Championship Second Place
2017 UAAP Cheerdance Competition 5th Place
2018 UAAP Cheerdance Competition Champions
2019 UAAP Cheerdance Competition Champions [12]
2020 UAAP Cheerdance Competition Cancelled
2021 UAAP Cheerdance Competition

Street Dance

NU Underdawgz Seniors' division Awards and other achievements

Year Event Placement Reference
2011 UAAP Street Dance Competition 8th Place
2012 UAAP Street Dance Competition 6th Place
2013 UAAP Street Dance Competition 6th Place
2014 No competition was held.
2015 UAAP Street Dance Competition 8th Place
2016 UAAP Street Dance Competition did not compete
2017 UAAP Street Dance Competition did not compete
2018 UAAP Street Dance Competition 7th Place
2019 UAAP Street Dance Competition Third Place
2020 UAAP Street Dance Competition Cancelled
2021 UAAP Street Dance Competition Cancelled

Notable alumni

UAAP Sports Championships

The table shows the number of championships of National University in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP). Updated after UAAP Season 85

UAAP Championships Record

The following tables show the rankings history of National University in the UAAP.

Seniors division

  • Gold border denotes overall championship season.
  • Red border denotes host of the season.

X – Cancelled
* – Did Not Participate
- – Not part of UAAP sports calendar

UAAP Season Seniors' Division Overall rank
3X3 Basketball Basketball Volleyball Beach volleyball Swimming Chess Table tennis Tennis Badminton Track and field Fencing Taekwondo Judo Baseball Softball Football Total Points Rank
M W M W M W M W M W M W M W M W M W M W M W M W M W M W M W - -
70 - - 6th 8th 8th 6th 6th 5th * * 6th 6th 5th 7th * * * 8th * * * * * * * * 4th * * * 45 8th
71 - - 8th 7th 8th 8th 6th 5th * * 6th 7th 7th 6th * * 8th 8th * * * * * * * * 5th * * * 35 8th
72 - - 7th 7th 7th 8th 8th 6th * * 7th 5th 7th 6th * * 7th 7th * * * * * * * * 2nd * * * 42 8th
73 - - 5th 5th 7th 5th 8th 8th * * 7th 5th 6th 6th * * 3rd 8th * * * * * * * * 2nd * * * 61 8th
74 - - 5th 6th 5th 7th 7th 7th * * 5th 5th 6th 6th 3rd * 2nd 8th * * * * * * * * 1st * * * 81 8th
75 - - 3rd 5th 1st 4th 1st 5th * * 5th 4th 6th 5th 1st 4th 1st 8th * * 7th * 7th 5th * * 2nd 2nd 6th * 161 6th
76 - - 4th 2nd 1st 3rd 1st 5th * * 5th 5th 5th 5th 1st 1st 2nd 8th * * 7th * 7th 6th * * 3rd 2nd 6th * 169 6th
77 - - 1st 1st 2nd 3rd 1st 5th * * 5th 4th 5th 5th 1st 1st 1st 8th * * * * 3rd 5th * * 4th 4th 5th * 187 6th
78 - - 4th 1st 2nd 5th 3rd 7th 5th * 1st 4th 4th 5th 1st 1st 1st 6th * * * * 7th 6th * * 3rd 3rd 6th * 177 6th
79 - - 5th 1st 2nd 6th 4th 5th 6th * 1st * 3rd 5th 5th 1st 1st 4th * * * * 1st 1st * * 5th 3rd 5th * 185 5th
80 3rd 1st 6th 1st 1st 4th 1st 5th 5th 5th 1st 1st 1st 7th * * 1st 4th * * * * 6th 1st * * 6th 4th 6th * 180 5th
81 7th 1st 7th 1st 1st 6th 3rd 6th * * 2nd 7th 2nd 7th 1st 1st 1st 4th 4th * * * 1st 1st * * 5th 4th 7th * 197 5th
82 x x 8th 1st x x 3rd x * * 4th 7th 2nd 8th x x 3rd 3rd x * * * 1st 1st * * x x x * 117 5th
83 Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic
84 4th 1st 6th - - 1st 2nd - - - * 1st - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 81 2nd
85 3rd 2nd 3rd 1st 1st 2nd 2nd 2nd * * * 1st * * 3rd 1st 1st 3rd 2nd 4th * * 1st 2nd * * 4th * * * 233 6th
86 3rd 2nd 3rd 2nd 1st 1st 2nd 2nd * * * 2nd * * 4th 1st 2nd 3rd 1st 6th * * 1st 2nd * * 1st * * * 266 5th
87 4th 5th 7th 1st 1st 1st 2nd 1st * * * 3rd * * 1st 2nd 2nd 1st 4th 4th * * 2nd 1st * * 1st * * * 216 5th
88 Ongoing

Juniors division

  • Gold border denotes overall championship season.
  • Red border denotes host of the season.

X – Cancelled
* – Did Not Participate
- – Not part of UAAP sports calendar

UAAP Season Juniors' Division Overall rank
3X3 Basketball Basketball Volleyball Beach volleyball Swimming Chess Table tennis Track and field Fencing Taekwondo Judo Football Baseball Total Points Rank
B G K B G K B G B G B G B G B G B G B G B B G B B - -
70 - - - 8th - - * * - - * * 8th 8th 8th * * * * * * * * * - 24 8th
71 - - - 7th - - 5th * - - * * 5th 5th 6th * * * * * * * * * - 18 8th
72 - - - 7th - - 4th * - - * * 4th 4th 3rd * * * * * * * * * - 28 8th
73 - - - 4th - - 3rd * - - * * 3rd 3rd 2nd * * * * * * * * * - 40 7th
74 - - - 1st - - 3rd 5th - - * * 3rd 3rd 2nd * * * * * * * * * - 53 6th
75 - - - 2nd - - 2nd 2nd - - * * 3rd 3rd 1st * * * * * * * * * - 61 5th
76 - - - 1st - - 2nd 2nd - - * * 1st 1st 2nd * * * * * * * * * - 6 6th
77 - - - 2nd - - 3rd 1st - - * * 1st 1st 3rd * * * * * * * * * - 62 5th
78 - - - 1st - - 1st 1st - - 6th 5th 3rd 3rd 2nd * * * * * * * * * - 77 4th
79 - - - 2nd - - 1st 1st - - 4th 5th - - 1st * * * * * * * * * - 71 2nd
80 - - - 2nd - - 3rd 1st - - * * - - * * * * * * * * * 3rd - 47 2nd
81 - - - 1st - - 1st 2nd - - * * - - * * * * * * * * * 2nd 2nd 66 5th
82 - - - 1st - - 1st 1st - - * * 2nd 1st * * * * * * 3rd * * 2nd 3rd 114 3rd
83 Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic
84
85 - - - 3rd - - 2nd 1st 2nd 4th * * * 2nd * * * * * * 3rd * * * * 109 7th
86 7th 2nd - 2nd - - 1st 2nd 1st 4th * * * 2nd * * 5th * * * 1st * * * - 109 7th
87 2nd 2nd 6th 2nd 2nd 4th 2nd 1st 2nd 1st * * * 3rd * * 4th 4th * * 1st * * * - 155 3rd
88 Ongoing

See also

References

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