Lams Lamina may have ended her UAAP career without one final championship, but the longtime NU Lady Bulldogs playmaker leaves the program knowing she helped build one of the league’s modern dynasties.
After 11 years in the NU system, dating back to high school, Lamina closed her collegiate career as one of the most decorated setters in UAAP women’s volleyball history, collecting four Best Setter awards and eight championships across the juniors and seniors divisions.
Nothing But a Grateful Heart for Lams Lamina
Despite falling short against the La Salle Lady Spikers in the UAAP Season 88 Women’s Volleyball Finals, Lams Lamina chose to look back with gratitude after helping guide NU through another Finals appearance during a transition year.
“Of course—sobrang worth it kasi hindi naman ‘yung UAAP lang linaro ko ‘eh. Meron din preseason na tournaments. Happy ako kasi buo pa rin kami ng mga teammates ko na naka‑abot sa Finals,” Lamina said after Game 2 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena.
Rather than turning professional alongside NU’s “Golden Generation,” led by Bella Belen and Alyssa Solomon last year, Lamina decided to stay for one final season to help mentor the next wave of Lady Bulldogs led by Sam Cantada, Celine Marsh, Abe Pono, and Harlyn Serneche.
Behind the championships and accolades, Lamina reflected on the sacrifices that shaped her journey from a young setter from Guimaras into one of the UAAP’s premier playmakers.
“Siguro sobrang proud ko sa sarili ko kasi behind those achievements, hindi nila nakikita ‘yung sacrifices na ginagawa ng isang tao—’yung mga efforts every day sa training, and yung nagagawa na connection with my teammates. Sobrang happy ko and proud ako sa sarili ko,” she shared.
“Ako, sobrang grateful ko talaga kasi, unang‑una, sila yung tumanggap sa akin na mag‑stay din ako sa NU. Sobrang saya maglaro kasama yung NU community, teammates ko, managers ko, and coaches. And ayon, sobrang proud ko and grateful ako na nag‑stay ako sa NU.”
On to the Next One for Lams Lamina
With her UAAP chapter officially over, Lamina confirmed that she now intends to enter the 2026 PVL Draft as she prepares for the professional ranks.
“Of course. Gusto niyo bukas na kaagad ‘eh,” she joked.
“Siguro, lungkot‑lungkot muna, tapos pag naka‑take time na ako sa feelings ko at sa sarili ko, and ayon, ipapasa ko na ‘yung requirements ko sa draft.”
Even as she moves on from Jhocson, Lams Lamina remains confident that NU’s future remains bright under head coach Regine Diego and the program’s steady pipeline of talent.
“Pag‑alis ko diyan, yung mga papalit, magagaling din ‘eh. Marami may potensyal na mga bata na naglaro sa NU. Very happy ako, and looking forward to next season na sila ‘yung maglalaro,” she said.
