NU Bulldogs seek revenge vs UP Fighting Maroons in UAAP Season 88

Updated Wed, October 22, 2025 at 6:36 AM Published Tue, October 21, 2025 at 5:25 PM

The National University (NU) Bulldogs, currently leading the UAAP Season 88 men's basketball tournament with a 6-1 record, are set to face the defending champions, the University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Maroons, in their crucial second-round opener.

NU's sole loss of the season was against UP, where they lost 66-59 after squandering a 13-point second-half lead, making this game a key opportunity for revenge.

NU coach Jeff Napa emphasized the need to refuel for the second round after their gutsy overtime win against Ateneo to close out the first round.

The Bulldogs will need to demonstrate enhanced resilience and composure against an expectedly in-form UP team that has been heating up after a slow 0-2 start.

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