The Daily Tribune
Maroons strike again
The University of the Philippines Fighting Maroons defeated the National University Bulldogs, 66-59, handing NU their first loss in UAAP Season 88.
UP improved to a 2-2 win-loss record, while NU dropped to 3-1 after opening the season with three straight wins.
The Fighting Maroons erased a 13-point deficit in the third period, trailing by one entering the fourth quarter.
UP unleashed a dominant run to claim the lead with five minutes remaining and extended it to 12 points with 34 seconds left.
Francis Nnoruka led UP with 14 points and six rebounds, supported by Gani Stevens' 10 points.
Steve Nash Enriquez paced NU with 16 points, while Gelo Santiago added 10.
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The National University (NU) Bulldogs, undefeated and tied for the lead at 3-0, aim to take the solo lead in the UAAP Season 88 men's basketball tournament against the defending champions University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Maroons.
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Jake Figueroa powered the National University (NU) Bulldogs to a 76-69 victory over the University of Santo Tomas (UST) Growling Tigers, keeping the Bulldogs undefeated with a 3-0 record.
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National University Nazareth School (NUNS) extended its perfect run in the UAAP Season 88 Junior High School Basketball Tournament to four games after defeating University of the Philippines Integrated School (UPIS) Fighting Maroons, 81-46.
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The University of Santo Tomas (UST) Growling Tigers are aiming for their third consecutive win in the UAAP Season 88 men's basketball tournament.
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The University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Maroons secured their first win in Season 88 of the UAAP men's basketball tournament, defeating the University of the East (UE) Red Warriors, 92-75.
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