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UAAP: NU women fend off Ateneo for first round sweep
National University (NU) completed a perfect 7-0 sweep of the first round in the UAAP Season 87 women's basketball tournament.
The NU Lady Bulldogs secured their final win by defeating Ateneo, 66-58, at the Mall of Asia Arena.
Cielo Pagdunganan and Tin Cayabyab led NU with 12 and 11 points, respectively, while Karl Ann Pingol and Angel Cayabyab contributed 10 points each.
Ateneo's Kacey Dela Rosa had an outstanding performance with 21 points, 13 rebounds, three assists, three blocks, and two steals, but it was not enough.
The win pushed Ateneo to a 4-3 card, keeping them at fourth place.
NU coach Aris Dimaunahan expressed relief that his team refocused and executed their game plan in the crucial final period.
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