National University and Ateneo advanced to the University Athletic Association of the Philippines Season 89 badminton finals on Tuesday at Gameville Central Park in Mandaluyong City.
NU blanked University of Santo Tomas, 3-0, as Clarence Villaflor beat Aaron Bedaña, 21-10, 21-7, and team captain Lanz Zafra defeated Ivan Tuazon, 21-9, 21-7.
John Vincent Lanuza and MJ Perez completed the sweep with a 21-18, 19-21, 21-16 victory over Ron Galve and Bien Miraflor.
Defending champion Ateneo edged UP, 3-2, with Lance Vargas defeating Shan Clar, 21-12, 19-21, 21-12, and Zeth Quiambao beating Jerard Borgador, 21-10, 21-5.
UP leveled the tie as MJ Amerodin and Kian Cruz beat Rolan De Guzman and Allen Penute, 21-14, 17-21, 21-9, while Arjay Lazareto and Ryan Mendoza defeated Wijel Albo and Robby Ramos, 21-12, 21-15.
Laborte sealed Ateneo’s victory by beating Josh Dupet, 21-17, 21-18, in the deciding singles match.
NU and Ateneo will dispute the championship on Wednesday at 8 a.m., while UP and UST will battle for bronze.