After back-to-back routs of UE and FEU, the NU Bulldogs face their first major test of UAAP Season 88 in the form of the surging UST Growling Tigers.
The NU Bulldogs look to extend their winning streak to three when they face the UST Growling Tigers in a showdown of unbeaten teams in the UAAP Season 88 men’s basketball tournament Wednesday at the UST Quadricentennial Pavilion.
Match time is at 4:30 p.m.
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After back-to-back routs of UE and FEU, NU faces its first major test of the season as both squads enter the game at 2-0, trailing league leader Ateneo, which is 3-0.
The Bulldogs relied on a strong fourth quarter to pull away from FEU in their last outing.
Omar John flirted with a double-double, posting 16 points and nine rebounds to lead NU’s attack.
Wednesday’s matchup marks NU’s first significant challenge of the tournament as the Bulldogs aim to stop the Growling Tigers in their own backyard.
(With reports from Pao Ambat)
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