Jake Figueroa powers NU Bulldogs to undefeated 3-0 record

Updated Thu, October 2, 2025 at 5:20 AM Published Wed, October 1, 2025 at 7:30 PM

Jake Figueroa powered the National University (NU) Bulldogs to a 76-69 victory over the University of Santo Tomas (UST) Growling Tigers, keeping the Bulldogs undefeated with a 3-0 record.

Figueroa led NU with 22 points and nine rebounds, scoring nine of his points in the fourth quarter, including a crucial stepback jumper and a dagger three-pointer to seal the win.

Omar John also contributed a double-double with 12 points and 12 rebounds for NU.

The NU Bulldogs limited rookie Collins Akowe, who was averaging 24.5 points per game, to just five points.

Nic Cabañero scored 19 points and Amiel Acido added 18 for UST, who incurred their first loss of the season, dropping to 2-1.

Free throws from Paul Francisco and Steve Nash Enriquez eventually sealed the victory for the Bulldogs.

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