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Gun-shy Patrick Yu pulls trigger late to anchor NU victory over La Salle
National University (NU) secured an overtime victory against La Salle, 80-77, in the UAAP Season 86 men's basketball tournament.
Patrick Yu emerged as the hero for NU, scoring five of his 12 points in the extra period to help his team improve to a 4-1 record.
Yu's clutch performance came after receiving a stern talking-to from coach Jeff Napa during regulation time.
Coach Napa emphasized the importance of players taking open shots, a lesson Yu apparently took to heart during the critical moments of the game.
Yu's decisive plays in overtime included a three-point shot and a breakaway layup, extending NU's lead to five points with under two minutes remaining.
NU managed to tie the game at 67-all in regulation thanks to a crucial three-point shot by Jale Figueroa.
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