UP’s defeat to La Salle locked NU into the No. 1 spot in the UAAP Final Four, but the Bulldogs are out to keep their foot on the gas heading into their elimination finale against the UST Growling Tigers.
Playoff-bound NU seek for further momentum heading to the Final four as the Bulldogs fight the UST Growling Tigers in the UAAP Season 88 men’s basketball tournament on Sunday, November 23, at the Mall of Asia Arena.
Tip-off is at 4:30 p.m., with the game also available on the Pilipinas Live app.
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When UP fell to La Salle yesterday, fate handed NU the top playoff seed which makes its clash with UST a no-bearing game.
But the Bulldogs, who are coming off especially 83–74 win over UE to improve to 11–2, are keen to pick up all the momentum they need riding on a five-game winning streak.
That victory over the Red Warriors earned National U its first twice-to-beat incentive since Season 76 (2013).
Jolo Manansala finished with 21 points, 17 in the second half, while Omar John and Jake Figueroa each contributed 14.
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With momentum on their side, the Bulldogs aim to finish the elims with a league-leading 12th win.
(With reports from Pao Ambat)
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