Romwel Anzures

National University’s Reinhard Jumamoy against De La Salle University in the 19th FilOil Preseason Cup. Handout photo.

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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1779018285896att.hQhXqhSAJ7LU9jN8s5Z1rjl088NwSwpnaBp0aXWlILk.jpeg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">National University’s Reinhard Jumamoy against De La Salle University in the 19th FilOil Preseason Cup. <em>Handout photo.</em></span></span></span>MANILA — National University stunned defending UAAP champion De La Salle University, 70-64, to open its campaign in the 19th FilOil Preseason Cup on Sunday at the FilOil Centre in San Juan.</div><p>Leading the Bulldogs was Reinhard Jumamoy, who posted 15 points, five rebounds, and two assists as they fended off a late rally from the Green Archers.</p><p>“We’re starting our new season, our new generation, and we’re still teaching our new approach to this group,” said NU head coach Jeff Napa, whose team lost the likes of Jake Figueroa, Steve Nash Enriquez, and Jolo Manansala at the end of UAAP Season 88.</p><p>Also stepping up were Mo Diassana, who had nine points and 11 rebounds, and rookie Dejay Laconsay, who tallied eight points and two rebounds.</p><p>On the other hand, Jacob Cortez had 13 points, 11 assists, and eight rebounds, while Mason Amos added 13 points on three triples, but those were not enough as La Salle only got as close as five, 69-64, after trailing by as many as 15.</p><p>In the other UAAP matchup, Veejay Pre made an immediate impact in his debut for University of the Philippines, leading the Fighting Maroons to an 82-78 victory over University of Santo Tomas.</p><p>The former Far Eastern University star posted 17 points, four rebounds, and two assists, and also scored seven points in the final quarter to close the door on the Growling Tigers.</p><p>Mark Llemit had a game-high 22 points and five rebounds for UST, which lost steam late in the game.</p><p>Meanwhile, Mapua University started its campaign on a high note, dominating Lyceum of the Philippines University, 87-66, in the curtain-raiser.</p><p>Leading the way was Yam Concepcion, who put up 20 points, five assists, four rebounds, and two blocks as Chito Victolero made his return to his alma mater as its new head coach.</p><p>On the other side, Matthew Rubico had 15 points, seven assists, four rebounds, and two steals in his return to Lyceum, which was also bannered by new coach Jamike Jarin.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>The Scores:</strong></div><div><strong>First Game:</strong></div><p><strong></strong>Mapua 87 - Concepcion 20, Reyes 15, C. Nitura 12, Diaz 11, Callangan 11, Cuenco 4, L. Nitura 4, Reyes 3, Pascual 3, Bernabe 2, Lloren 2, Mendoza 0, Sacro 0, Ryan 0, Dones 0.</p><p>LPU 66 - Rubico 15, Ondoa 10, Daileg 8, Guadaña 7, Fuentes 7, Villaver 4, Cardinas 4, Peñafiel 3, Aurigue 3, Pallingayan 2, Matienzo 2, Aviles 1, Caduyac 0, Abrantes 0, Almario 0.</p><p>Quarterscores: 25-20, 42-35, 64-55, 87-66.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Second Game:</strong></div><p>UP 82 - Pre 17, Remogat 12, Yniguez 10, Briones 9, Palanca 8, Bayla 7, Payosing 7, Alter 4, Miles 4, Stevens 2, Poyos 2, Dimaculangan 0, Maga 0, Coronel 0, Andres 0.</p><p>UST 78 - Llemit 22, Akowe 19, Crisostomo 8, Sevilla 8, Buenaflor 6, Bucsit 5, Acido 4, Melecio 3, Porter 3, Manding 0, Cañete 0, Calum 0, Danting 0, Sevilla 0.</p><p>Quarterscores: 15-22, 42-47, 60-60, 82-78.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Third Game:</strong></div><p>NU 70 - Jumamoy 15, Diassana 9, Palacielo 8, Laconsay 8, Alfanta 7, Garcia 7, Reyes 4, Tulabut 3, Francisco 2, Serrano 2, Cartel 2, Navarro 2, Padrones 1, Miranda 0, Figueroa 0.</p><p>La Salle 64 - Cortez 13, Amos 13, Macalalag 10, Daep 7, Gagate 6, Abadam 6, Dungo 4, Pablo 3, Kulang 2, Gollena 0, Quines 0, Melencio 0, Sarmiento 0.</p><p>Quarterscores: 14-15, 32-28, 49-44, 70-64.</p>

<p>National U stunned defending UAAP champion La Salle, 70-64, to open its campaign in the 19th FilOil Preseason Cup on Sunday.</p>

National U stunned defending UAAP champion La Salle, 70-64, to open its campaign in the 19th FilOil Preseason Cup on Sunday.

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National U stuns defending champ La Salle in FilOil preseason opener

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Published May 17, 2026 08:03 PM PHT

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