National U beats UP, ends unbeaten streak

National University upset the University of the Philippines (UP) with a 67-47 victory in their UAAP Season 87 second-round match on Sunday at UST Quadricentennial Pavilion, ending UP's unbeaten streak and National U's three-game skid.

Patrick Yu led National U with 17 points, while Jake Figueroa added 11 points along with six rebounds, four assists, and two steals.

UP coach Goldwin Monteverde acknowledged that this loss was a lesson in character and improvement, emphasizing the need to execute better in future games.

The Maroons had a horrendous shooting day by connecting on only 26.2 percent of their field goals and committing a season-high 30 turnovers, resulting in their worst performance of the season.

UP's loss leaves them second in the standings behind De La Salle University (DLSU), who they must face next to secure the top seed for the Final Four.

With this win, National U has now won against UP twice since October 12, 2022.

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