NU Bulldogs clinch Final Four spot after beating Adamson 66-65

Updated Sat, November 8, 2025 at 9:34 PM Published Sat, November 8, 2025 at 7:29 PM

The NU Bulldogs have secured the first Final Four berth in the UAAP Season 88 men's basketball tournament with a narrow 66-65 victory over Adamson University.

Mark Parks, younger brother of Japan B. League star Ray Parks, scored 10 points and made the go-ahead layup, plus the foul, with 10.9 seconds remaining to seal the win for NU.

This win gives the Bulldogs a 9-2 win-loss record, solidifying their position as the solo top seed.

Adamson, despite a last-second attempt to win, slipped to a 5-6 slate and is now in sixth place, half a game behind joint fourth-placers Ateneo and UST.

Top star Jake Figueroa contributed 13 points, 6 assists, 4 rebounds, and 2 steals for the Bulldogs, with multiple crucial baskets in the fourth quarter.

Despite the win, NU coach Jeff Napa expressed dissatisfaction with the team's performance, stating they 'played a bad game' and 'should've lost this one.'

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