NU Bulldogs bag 3rd straight win, beat UE Red Warriors

Updated Wed, October 18, 2023 at 5:03 PM Published Wed, October 18, 2023 at 3:13 PM

The National University (NU) Bulldogs secured their third consecutive victory in the UAAP Season 85 men's basketball tournament, defeating the University of the East (UE) Red Warriors, 68-49.

This win propelled the Bulldogs to the solo second spot in the standings with a 5-1 record.

Omar John and Jake Figueroa led the Bulldogs offensively with a twin double-double performance of 12 points and 10 rebounds each, while PJ Palacielo also contributed 12 points.

NU's defense was a key factor, holding UE to only four points in the second quarter and forcing a total of 23 turnovers throughout the game.

NU head coach Jeff Napa reminded his players not to relax and to focus on their next game against Adamson, emphasizing the need for better performance after a slow start in the first quarter.

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