November 07, 2025

UAAP: Tin Cayabyab, red-hot NU go for ninth-straight win in weekend clash vs Adamson

UAAP: Tin Cayabyab, red-hot NU go for ninth-straight win in weekend clash vs Adamson
A victory over Adamson would put NU alongside unbeaten UST as the only teams to notch double-digit wins in UAAP Season 88 women’s basketball. | Photo: The UAAP

Defending champion NU seeks a ninth successive win as the Lady Bulldogs cross paths with Adamson Lady Falcons in the UAAP Season 88 women’s basketball tournament on Saturday, November 8 at the UST Quadricentennial Pavilion. 

Serving time is at 7:00 p.m.

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Behind Ann Pingol’s first career triple-double, National U handed the DLSU Lady Archers a 97-67 beating to pad its record to 9-1 and became the second team to clinch a Final Four spot after league-leader UST. 

Pingol finished with 12 points, 11 rebounds,11 assists and six steals to help the Lady Bulldogs secure their 11th straight playoff appearance.

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Tin Cayabyab led NU with 20 points, while Aloha Betanio added 18 points on 7-of-12 shooting. 

A win over Adamson would push NU into double-digit victories this tournament while staying in close pursuit of the unbeaten UST for the top spot in the standings.

(With reports from Pao Ambat)

[Editor's note: This article was written by a member of the One Sports Digital with the help of AI, and then checked by the staff to ensure accuracy.]

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