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Carl Alfanta of NU-Nazareth School in action against Xavier School in the Next Generation Basketball League, September 21, 2024 at the Aero Center in Quezon City. Handout/NGBL

Carl Alfanta of NU-Nazareth School in action against Xavier School in the Next Generation Basketball League, September 21, 2024 at the Aero Center in Quezon City

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<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1726995414465IMG_5060.jpeg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Carl Alfanta of NU-Nazareth School in action against Xavier School in the Next Generation Basketball League, September 21, 2024 at the Aero Center in Quezon City. Handout/NGBL"/>Carl Alfanta of NU-Nazareth School in action against Xavier School in the Next Generation Basketball League, September 21, 2024 at the Aero Center in Quezon City. Handout/NGBL</div>MANILA -- National University-Nazareth School dominated Xavier School on Saturday at the Aero Center in Quezon City to clinch its spot in the quarterfinals of the Next Generation Basketball League (NGBL).The Bullpups overwhelmed the Golden Stallions, 99-43, in their Group A clash behind a strong effort from Carl Alfanta.&quot;Sinabi lang po ng coaches namin na maglaro pa rin ng maayos,&quot; said Alfanta, who had 19 points, three rebounds, and a steal to earn World Balance Player of the Game honors. &quot;Hindi daw po namin dapat i-under estimate yung kalaban namin,&quot; he added, as the Bullpups were playing without star big man Collins Akowe.National U surged ahead, 20-8, to take control of the game en route to a 4-1 win-loss record. They also kept Xavier winless as the Golden Stallions dropped to 0-6.Meanwhile, La Salle Greenhills&#x27; hopes of entering the playoffs remain alive after an 82-78 win over the University of the East, also on Saturday.Guillian Quines shone the brightest for the Renren Ritualo-coached squad with an impressive 32-point outing that earned him the WB Player of the Game citation.<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1726995434084IMG_5061.jpeg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Guillian Quines of La Salle-Greenhills in action against the University of the East in the Next Generation Basketball League, September 21, 2024 at the Aero Center in Quezon City. Handout/NGBL"/>Guillian Quines of La Salle-Greenhills in action against the University of the East in the Next Generation Basketball League, September 21, 2024 at the Aero Center in Quezon City. Handout/NGBL&quot;Nag tiwala lang po kami sa sistema ni Coach Renren,&quot; said Quines, who also had four steals, three rebounds, and two assists. &quot;Ginawa lang rin po namin yung pinapa-run namin sa training. And good thing na nag bunga po yung trabaho namin.&quot;</div>The Greenies overhauled a slim seven-point deficit to take a narrow 73-72 lead midway through the fourth frame, before a bucket by Ram Sharma and an and-1 from Dale Ortega with less than two minutes left gave them a more comfortable 80-74 advantage.Jean Bana scored four straight points for UE to bring his squad within one possession, 80-78, but Quines iced the game at the free throw line to hike LSGH&#x27;s record to 2-4.UE fell to 2-3, putting them in a tie with Ateneo for the No. 4 spot in Group A.In another game, Mapua University inched closer to a playoff spot in Group A after taking care of business against Jose Rizal University, 81-69.Sean Salvador starred for the Red Robins with 13 points, four steals, and a rebound. He knocked down a crucial three-pointer with 3:27 left to keep Mapua in control after the Light Bombers got within 12 points.Mapua improved to 4-2 while sending JRU to 2-4, tied with the Greenies.<div>THE SCORES:</div><div>First Game: </div>Mapua 81 — Salvador 13, Reyes 12, Banal 11, Laurenaria 9, Rodriguez 8, Miranda 7, Duque 6, Del Poso 6, Bagro 4, Gragasin 3, Loriaga 2, Coronel 0, Tolentino 0, Tagocon 0.JRU 69 — Almario 19, Marin 13, Castillo 8, Ferrer 7, Satparam 7, Lacusong 7, To 3, Aballe 3, Abequibel 1, Pinzon 1, Tandang 0, Callueng 0, Correa 0, Ong 0.Quarterscores: 26-20, 48-30, 61-48, 81-69.<div>Second Game: </div>NU-NS 99 — Alfanta 19, Palanca 16, Natinga 11, Usop 9, Cartel 9, Napa 7, Nepacena 6, Pillado 6, Acosta 4, Timbang 4, Casala 2, Bouzina 2, Solomon 2, Matias 2, Locsin 0.Xavier 43 — Ja. Tan 10, Uy 8, Escudero 6, Chio 5, Lagar 4, Je. Tan 3, N. Sia 2, Go 2, Gensolin 2, Fernandez 1, Cue 0 Tangsoc 0, Dy 0, J. Sia 0.Quarterscores: 25-11, 42-24, 67-37, 99-43.<div>Third Game:</div>LSGH 82 — Quines 32, Ison 17, Ortega 16, Sharma 4, Bautista 3, Osis 3, Gomez 3, Yutuc 2, Natividad 2, Tud 0, Peralta 0, Abad 0, Calanasan 0.UE 78 — Bana 20, Alejandro 16, Diaz 8, Farochilen 8, Lagat 5, Sabroso 5, Lorenzo 5, Timbol 4, Almanza 3, Bual 2, Cuevas 2, Dahino 0, Abellar 0, Aguas 0, Chua 0.Quarterscores: 24-30, 41-46, 67-60, 82-78<div></div>

National University-Nazareth School dominated Xavier School on Saturday at the Aero Center in Quezon City to clinch its spot in the quarterfinals of the Next Generation Basketball League (NGBL).

National University-Nazareth School dominated Xavier School on Saturday at the Aero Center in Quezon City to clinch its spot in the quarterfinals of the Next Generation Basketball League (NGBL).

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NGBL: NUNS clinches playoff spot; LSGH still in the hunt

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