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UAAP87 MBB - NU-1443

Kennedy Caacbay

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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib fr-fil" style="width:900px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1731485653264UAAP87 MBB - NU-1443.jpg" style="width:900px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-fil"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">The NU Bulldogs. <em>UAAP Media</em></span></span></span></div><p>MANILA, Philippines <strong>(UPDATED) </strong>– National University (NU) has ended its campaign in the UAAP Season 87 men&#x27;s basketball tournament on a high note.</p><p>The also-ran Bulldogs completed an upset of Final Four-bound De La Salle University (DLSU), 63-54, on Wednesday at the UST Quadricentennial Pavilion, also halting the defending champion&#x27;s nine-game winning streak.</p><p>The duo of PJ Palacielo and Jake Figuero showed the way, listing double-digit outputs of 16 and 14 points, respectively.</p><p>Coach Jeff Napa was just happy to see his players offer their best despite playing in a nonbearing game.</p><div><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/2024/11/12/uaap-undermanned-ue-looks-to-snap-skid-vs-also-ran-ateneo-2049" id="isPasted"><strong>READ: UAAP: Undermanned UE looks to snap skid vs. also-ran Ateneo</strong></a></div><p>&quot;Sobrang happy sa players talaga. Binigay nila ‘yung best nila up to the last. So see you next year. Ganoon ka-simple,&quot; said Napa.</p><p>&quot;Hopefully, maging healthy kami talaga next year para at least maging maganda ‘yung performance namin,&quot; he added.</p><p>La Salle made its last push halfway through the payoff period, closing in at 53-50 as Nigerian student-athlete Henry Agunanne converted from a pick-and-roll play.</p><p>However, the Bulldogs got answers, uncorking a mini run for a 59-51 separation, capped by a long two from Palacielo to pull away in the match.</p><p>Reigning UAAP MVP Kevin Quiambao notably got his chances to help his team come back, but was misfiring as he concluded the game with an underwhelming six-point output. Big man Mike Phillips paced the La Salle side with a game-high 18 points and 10 rebounds.</p><p>NU concluded Season 87 with a 5-9 win-loss card, while the Green Archers are at 12-2 before entering the playoffs.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>The Scores:</strong></div><p><strong>NU 63 </strong>– Palacielo 16, Figueroa 14, Garcia 8, Manansala 6, Padrones 5, Enriquez 5, Yu 3, Jumamoy 3, Dela Cruz 2, Lim 1, Santiago 0, Tulabut 0, Francisco 0, Parks 0.</p><p><strong>La Salle 54</strong> – M. Phillips 18, Gonzales 9, Agunanne 8, Quiambao 6, Ramiro 4, David 3, Macalalag 2, Gollena 2, Marasigan 1, Dungo 1, Austria 0, Konov 0, Alian 0.</p><p><strong>Quarterscores: </strong>17-17, 38-32, 47-39, 63-54.</p><div><strong><br/></strong></div><div><strong>RELATED VIDEO:</strong></div><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/JvIGBZvmnHo??si=2zMlSbGpPlXpJnaX&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><br/></div>

<p>National University (NU) has ended its campaign in the UAAP Season 87 men's basketball tournament on a high note. </p>

National University (NU) has ended its campaign in the UAAP Season 87 men's basketball tournament on a high note.

UAAP: NU halts La Salle's 9-game winning streak to end Season 87 on high note

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UAAP: NU halts La Salle's 9-game winning streak to end Season 87 on high note

Kennedy Caacbay,

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Published November 13, 2024 04:25 PM PHT

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Updated November 14, 2024 02:30 AM PHT

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