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UAAP: Kean Baclaan carries NU Bulldogs past FEU Tamaraws
Kean Baclaan's near triple-double performance of 15 points, 11 rebounds, 7 assists, and 4 steals led the National University (NU) Bulldogs to a 71-65 victory over the Far Eastern University (FEU) Tamaraws.
The win gave the Bulldogs a share of the 2-0 lead in the UAAP Season 86 men's basketball tournament, alongside the University of the Philippines Fighting Maroons.
Despite holding a 15-point lead in the third quarter, NU experienced a second-half meltdown, allowing FEU to narrow the gap to two points.
NU coach Jeff Napa expressed dissatisfaction with the team's performance, acknowledging they were lucky to win and that they played poorly.
Baclaan's clutch fadeaway shot with under two minutes left effectively sealed the victory for NU after FEU had trimmed the lead to four.
FEU, now with a 0-2 slate, was led by Cholo Añonuevo with 16 points and 8 rebounds, and LJ Gonzales with 15 points.
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The University of the Philippines Fighting Maroons and the National University Bulldogs share the lead with identical 2-0 records in the UAAP Season 86 men's basketball tournament.
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The University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Maroons defeated the National University (NU) Bulldogs with a final score of 78-60, maintaining their undefeated record in the UAAP Season 86 Men's Basketball Tournament.
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The University of the East (UE) Red Warriors staged a comeback, defeating the Far Eastern University (FEU) Tamaraws 65-58 in the UAAP Season 86 men's basketball tournament.
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