The NU Bulldogs emerged victorious in their opening game against the UE Red Warriors in the UAAP Season 88 men's basketball Sunday. Sept. 21.
National University crushed University of the East, 72-57, to begin its campaign in the UAAP Season 88 men's basketball on a high note at the UST Quadricentennial Pavilion in Manila Sunday, Sept. 21.
Jake Figueroa paced the Bulldogs with 16 points, six rebounds, three assists, five steals and two blocks.
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The Bulldogs are coming off a seventh place finish in the previous season.
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Luisa Morales is a sportswriter with a special interest in promoting women’s sports.
Her coverage highlights include the UAAP, PVL, Southeast Asian Games and the FIBA World Cup. She also follows Alex Eala, the Philippine women’s national football team and mixed martial arts.