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Fiery start: NU wins two straight, routs FEU by 16
The National University Bulldogs secured their second consecutive win in the UAAP Season 88 men's basketball tournament by defeating the Far Eastern University Tamaraws with a score of 84-68.
Omar John led the Bulldogs with 16 points and 9 rebounds, while Jake Figueroa and Jolo Manansala contributed 13 points each.
After holding a 44-30 halftime lead, the Bulldogs saw their advantage erased by a 14-0 run from the Tamaraws in the third quarter, even briefly trailing after a Niel Owens three-pointer.
However, the Bulldogs regained control and reestablished a double-digit lead early in the fourth quarter, ultimately securing the 16-point victory.
This win marks the Bulldogs' second straight double-digit victory, following their 72-57 win over the UE Red Warriors.
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