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NU, UP shuttlers first into UAAP semifinal round
Defending champion National University (NU) and the University of the Philippines (UP) have secured spots in the Final 4 of the UAAP Season 86 men's badminton tournament.
Both teams hold a 3-0 record and will face each other on Sunday to determine the top seed.
NU extended its undefeated streak to 59 games with a close 3-2 victory over the University of Santo Tomas (UST).
The NU Bulldogs' win was sealed by James Villarante and MJ Perez in the second doubles match, defeating UST's Kyle Basilio and Munir Bartolome.
NU's Mark Velasco, the country's second-ranked men's singles player, secured the first point for his team by defeating Basilio in a tough opening singles match.
UST's Lennox Cuilao managed to tie the match at one point each after defeating MJ Perez in the second singles rubber.
NU head coach Jaime Llanes emphasized the importance of a strong start in their upcoming match against UP, acknowledging their slow beginning against UST.
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