UP Maroons rout NU Bulldogs for third straight UAAP win

Updated Wed, September 18, 2024 at 10:43 PM Published Tue, September 17, 2024 at 7:13 PM

The University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Maroons secured their third consecutive win in the UAAP Season 87 men's basketball tournament by defeating the National University (NU) Bulldogs, 89-62.

The Fighting Maroons dominated the game, leading by as much as 39 points and holding a 53-26 lead at halftime.

Mark Belmonte led UP with 14 points on 6-of-7 field goal shooting and a game-high +/- of +29 in 15 minutes and 11 seconds of play.

UP assistant coach Christian Luanzon praised Belmonte as a "late bloomer" who has stepped up for the team.

Team captain JD Cagulangan added 13 points, four assists and two rebounds for UP.

Jake Figueroa was the only double-digit scorer for the Bulldogs with 11 points.

Ian Manansala contributed 10 rebounds and nine points for NU, which slipped to a 1-2 record.

The absence of Mo Diassana due to an ACL injury was keenly felt by NU, as they were outrebounded 50-40 and allowed 16 offensive boards to UP.

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