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NU wins five straight in UAAP women’s basketball; UST beats UP
The defending champion National University (NU) Lady Bulldogs secured their fifth consecutive victory in the UAAP Season 86 women's basketball tournament by defeating the Ateneo de Manila University (AdMU) Blue Eagles, 84-74.
This win propelled NU to a 7-1 record, placing them at the top of the league standings.
Gambian center Jainaba Konateh, who averaged 4.6 points and 4.0 rebounds in the first round, had a standout performance for NU with 14 points, seven rebounds, and three steals.
NU coach Aris Dimaunahan challenged Konateh to match the performance of AdMU's twin towers, Kacey Dela Rosa and Sarah Makanjuola, who had been averaging double-doubles.
Tin Cayabyab led NU with 18 points, while Stef Berbarabe and Gypsy Canuto contributed 11 points each.
Ateneo dropped to a 5-3 record despite Kacey Dela Rosa's 29-point output, with Junize Calago adding 16 points and Sara Makanjuola chipping in nine.
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