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UAAP: NU races past UST with defensive masterclass in second half
The National University (NU) Bulldogs secured a commanding 76-65 victory over the University of Santo Tomas (UST) Growling Tigers in the UAAP Season 86 men's basketball tournament.
This win propelled the Bulldogs closer to securing a twice-to-beat advantage in the Final Four, improving their record to 10-2 and securing a share of first place with the UP Fighting Maroons.
Kean Baclaan and Patrick Yu led NU with a combined 25 points and 9 rebounds.
NU's coach Jeff Napa urged his players to improve their focus after a relaxed first half.
The Bulldogs pulled away in the tail end of the second quarter, turning a deficit into a 35-28 halftime lead.
NU established a significant lead in the third quarter, holding a 53-38 advantage heading into the final period.
Despite a late surge from UST, NU's strong performance allowed them to maintain control and extend their lead to as much as 18 points.
Nic Cabañero was limited to 6 points on poor shooting in the first half but finished with a double-double of 13 points and 10 rebounds for UST.
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