The NU Bulldogs hope to keep building momentum as they face the listless UE Red Warriors in their penultimate UAAP Season 88 elimination round match.
PJ Palacielo and the NU Bulldogs look to take a major step toward securing a twice-to-beat semifinal advantage when they battle the UE Red Warriors on Saturday, November 15, at 1:30 p.m. at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in UAAP Season 88.
NU sits at 10–2 and rides a four-game winning streak, inching closer to officially locking up a Top 2 finish. With momentum firmly on their side, the Bulldogs aim to handle business against a UE squad still in search of its first victory of the season.
Palacielo, coming off a solid outing of 10 points, four rebounds, two assists, and one steal in their win over FEU, will look to deliver another steady two-way performance.
NU’s depth and discipline have been their anchors all season, and another convincing effort could finally secure their twice-to-beat protection in the Final Four.
But the Bulldogs cannot afford complacency. UE may be at 0–12, but remains dangerous behind the spirited play of Dylan Despi, who erupted for a career-high 17 points, five rebounds, seven assists, and two steals against UST.
Still, NU enters as the heavy favorite, poised to stay on track toward a strong postseason position.
(With reports from Luisa Morales)
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