NU Nazareth NSHS defeats UST to reach Final 4

National University Nazareth School clinched the final semifinal berth in the UAAP Season 87 High School Boys' 3x3 Basketball Tournament by defeating University of Santo Tomas, 21-17.

The NU-Nazareth Bullpups avenged their earlier sweep by UST in the 5-on-5 tournament, eliminating the Tiger Cubs and ending their bid for a championship double.

Migs Palanca led the Bullpups with 10 points on 9-of-12 shooting, supported by Macmac Alfanta's nine points and seven rebounds.

NU-Nazareth finished the elimination round tied with Adamson and Ateneo at 4-3, securing the third seed based on the quotient system.

FEU-Diliman completed a sweep of the elimination round by defeating Adamson, while UP Integrated School upset Ateneo.

Despite the loss, Adamson secured the No. 2 seed with 128 quotient points, followed by NU with 124 and Ateneo with 108.

In the semifinals, FEU-Diliman will play Ateneo, and Adamson will face NU-Nazareth School in knockout matches.

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