After wins over UE, FEU and UST, can the unbeaten NU Bulldogs add defending champion UP Fighting Maroons to their list of victims in UAAP Season 88?
The NU Bulldogs aim to seize an early solo lead in UAAP Season 88 when they face defending champions UP Fighting Maroons in a men’s basketball clash on Saturday, October 5, at the UST Quadricentennial Pavilion.
Tip-off is at 4:30 p.m.
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The Bulldogs are off to their best start in the Final Four era after a 3-0 run capped by a statement win over the UST Growling Tigers, handing UST its first loss of the season.
Jake Figueroa once again showed why he has emerged as NU’s focal point, nearly posting a double-double with 22 points and nine rebounds.
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That victory kept NU unbeaten alongside the Ateneo Blue Eagles (3-0) two weeks into the tournament, underscoring the Bulldogs’ rise as a legitimate contender.
But their toughest test yet looms against a UP squad fresh off a breakthrough win over UE.
(With reports from Pao Ambat)
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