NU Bulldogs notch back-to-back wins, keep Final Four hopes alive

Updated Wed, November 6, 2024 at 11:24 PM Published Wed, November 6, 2024 at 9:35 PM

The National University (NU) Bulldogs secured a crucial 67-62 victory over the University of Santo Tomas (UST) Growling Tigers, their first back-to-back wins this season.

According to coach Jeff Napa, the victories demonstrate that their upset win against UP was not a fluke and were a result of hard work and perseverance.

NU's defense was instrumental, holding the Growling Tigers to only seven points in the fourth quarter.

Key offensive contributions came from Jolo Manansala with 18 points, PJ Palacielo with 15 points, and Jake Figueroa with 13 points.

The Bulldogs erased an eight-point deficit in the fourth quarter with a decisive 17-3 run.

With this win, NU improved their record to 4-8, is now half a game behind fifth-running Adamson Falcons, and has kept their slim Final Four bid alive while avoiding elimination.

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