NU Bulldogs break four-game skid, defeat Ateneo Blue Eagles

Updated Sat, October 5, 2024 at 9:58 PM Published Sat, October 5, 2024 at 9:36 PM

The NU Bulldogs ended their four-game losing streak by defeating the Ateneo Blue Eagles 78-68 in the UAAP Season 87 men's basketball tournament.

An 8-0 fourth-quarter run initiated by Kenshin Padrones and capped by Jake Figueroa sealed the victory for NU.

Kenshin Padrones led the Bulldogs with a career-high 18 points and six rebounds, while Jake Figueroa contributed 15 points, seven rebounds, and four assists.

Steve Nash Enriquez and Jolo Manansala added nine and eight points, respectively, for NU.

The win improved NU's record to 2-5 and sent Ateneo to the bottom of the standings with a 1-6 slate.

NU head coach Jeff Napa expressed relief at breaking the skid and hopes the win will build confidence for the second round.

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