The NU Bulldogs are out to keep their hold of first place in the UAAP Season 88 standings when they take on the streaking DLSU Green Archers for a high-stakes rematch.
Jake Figueroa and the NU Bulldogs look to hold their grip on the top spot when they face the streaking DLSU Green Archers in the UAAP Season 88 men’s basketball tournament on Sunday, November 2, at 4:30 p.m. at the Mall of Asia Arena.
The Bulldogs (7-2) are fresh from a dominant victory over Ateneo that solidified their position at the summit of the standings.
Figueroa, the newly-crowned UAAP Player of the Week, delivered another monster performance with 17 points and 15 rebounds to lead NU’s charge.
However, the Bulldogs will have to adjust without Gelo Santiago, who begins serving his five-game suspension.
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His absence will test NU’s depth as the Bulldogs aim to maintain momentum and complete a season sweep of La Salle, whom they beat in their first-round clash.
Head coach Jeff Napa will once again turn to his team’s relentless defense and balanced offense to fend off a red-hot Green Archers squad, winners of four straight.
A win for NU would keep them atop the leaderboard and strengthen their case for a twice-to-beat incentive come the Final Four.
(With reports from Luisa Morales)
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