UA NU back to winning ways after nail-biter win over Adamson

UA NU back to winning ways after nail-biter win over Adamson

UAAP SCHEDULE: Season 88 basketball tournament MANILA, Philippines—National University avoided a two-game losing streak after rallying past Adamson, 56-54, on Wednesday in the UAAP Season 88 men’s basketball tournament at Mall of Asia Arena. Coach Jeff Napa and company bounced back after a 66-59 loss to University of the Philippines last Saturday that ended their unbeaten start. Jake Figueroa pushed the pace for NU with 17 points, three assists,…

NU steals win over Adamson, takes solo second in UAAP Men’s Basketball

National University mounted a furious rally from 11 points down in the last five minutes to stun Adamson University, 56-54, in the UAAP Season 88 Men’s Basketball Tournament on Wednesday at the SM Mall of Asia Arena. Jake Figueroa delivered the go-ahead and-one layup with 52.5 seconds left, muscling past Manu Anabo on a post move to put NU ahead, 55-54. Adamson had several chances to reclaim the lead, but AJ Fransman’s layup went long, and Cedri…