THE two-time UAAP MVP isn't going anywhere.
Bella Belen confirmed on Tuesday that she'll be playing her fourth year of eligibility with National University in its UAAP Season 87 women's volleyball title defense next year.
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The newly-named Alas Pilipinas spiker made the announcement on her Instagram page.
"We're not done yet. Time to make it two in a row! See you next season," said Belen.
Belen and the rest of the Lady Bulldogs reclaimed their UAAP women's volleyball title by taking down University of Sto. Tomas in a two-game sweep of the Season 86 Finals.
Belen and eventual Finals MVP Alyssa Solomon were both tipped to join the national team for the 2024 AVC Challenge Cup for Women but declined to rest and recover.
Their names were also thrown in the mix as prospective first-rounders in the inaugural 2024 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) Rookie Draft.
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But to the surprise of many, neither Belen nor Solomon joined the draft pool which featured the likes of fellow UAAP stars Thea Gagate, Julia Coronel, Roma Doromal and Leila Cruz, among others.
Belen has two UAAP best outside hitter nods to her name from NU's two championship runs in Seasons 84 and 86.
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