NU Bulldogs Dominate MCC, Advance to MDL PH
NU Bulldogs Dominate MCC, Advance to MDL PH
NU’s Redemption Run Writes Esports History
You know what tastes better than victory? Redemption. National University (NU) Bulldogs didn’t just win the MOONTON Student Leaders (MSL) Collegiate Cup (MCC) Season 2—they came back from a bracket loss, stared FAITH in the eye, and said, “We’ll take it from here.”
In front of an enthusiastic crowd at the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall, NU made Pasay City the backdrop of a championship run that paired youthful grit with pro-level execution. Their 4-1 victory over First Asia Institute of Technology and Humanities (FAITH) wasn’t just convincing—it felt inevitable.
The result? A trophy, prestige, and a direct ticket to MLBB Development League (MDL) Philippines Season 6. Plus, the bigger slice of a ₱500,000 prize pool—which, judging by their performance, they probably earned in GGs alone.
From Lower Bracket Blues to Upper Bracket Payback
Let’s rewind. FAITH bested NU in the Upper Bracket Finals, sending the Bulldogs limping into the Lower Bracket with questions around their momentum. And then NU bulldozed their way through PHINMA University of Iloilo, 3-1. The defending champs had few answers, and NU had their sights locked in.
Back in the Grand Finals, NU returned with a game plan that screamed calculated aggression. Their objective control, shot-calling discipline, and lane rotations proved too coordinated for FAITH to contain. A reminder: the best revenge is composed, clean, and delivered with a gold lead.
Meet the Top Dogs of Collegiate MLBB
Let’s give flowers where they’re due. The championship lineup featured:
- “KlutZ” Herrero (Gold Lane) – a sniper with precision and poise
- “Ren” Bangsal (EXP Lane) – the brawler who knew when to dive and when to delay
- “ESTACIO” Estacio (Jungle) – who somehow turned every neutral creep into a confidence boost
- “Xinchi” Blas (Mid Lane) – the pulse of NU’s rotation
- “v” (Roamer) – silently efficient with macro calls
- “SkyFall” Martin (Sixth Man) – the silent storm ready to flex when called
- Coach Patrick “Dhap” Palacio – the brains behind the brawn
And yes, Josh Prince “PACULAN” Paculan, NU’s Roamer, deserved his Grand Finals MVP badge. His game sense, map awareness, and crowd control timing were nothing short of chef’s kiss.
Dream Team Honors and Public Fan Love
MCC didn’t end with a trophy—it also delivered a bouquet of awards recognizing top-tier collegiate talent:
- Best Jungler: Rojan “Nari” Macasaet (FAITH)
- Best Gold Laner: Kirk “KlutZ” Herrero (NU)
- Best EXP Laner: Rendell “Ren” Bangsal (NU)
- Best Mid Laner: Harold “Xinchi” Blas (NU)
- Best Roamer: Josh “PACULAN” Paculan (NU)
And yes—the Public’s Choice Team went to NU Bulldogs. It seems dominating your opponents while charming the crowd is not mutually exclusive.
MCC Is More Than Just a Tournament
MOONTON Games isn’t playing around—well, technically they are, but with purpose. MCC Season 2 wasn’t just about top-plays and trophy lifts. It was about cultivating campus pride, supporting student-led esports orgs, and showing that gaming belongs in the quad just as much as debate tournaments or robotics expos.
Ken Ryan Lee, Game Community Lead at MOONTON Games Philippines, put it best:
“MCC has once again proven to be a powerful platform that goes beyond competition.”
With Smart as the official partner, MCC continues to unite student-athletes and esports enthusiasts across schools. It’s a collaborative effort powered by MSL Campus Communities—where every gank, push, and counterspell is a step toward a more inclusive, career-ready esports ecosystem.
NU’s Path to MDL PH Season 6 NU Bulldogs Dominate MCC
What does this mean for NU Bulldogs? Opportunity. They’re now slotted straight into MDL Philippines Season 6, where things get real—like macro-level real. Collegiate stars will face the heat of pro-tier performance, and it’s where resilience, strategy, and adaptability separate contenders from content creators.
If MCC Season 2 is any indication, NU isn’t just participating—they’re prepping to leave bite marks on the league standings. One can expect tighter team fights, better split pushes, and a social media fan base that already knows how to trend.
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