UA NU stops La Salle streak despite Jake Figueroa’s struggles

UA NU stops La Salle streak despite Jake Figueroa’s struggles

MANILA, Philippines—Even with its main man struggling, National University still stopped streaking La Salle in the UAAP Season 88 men’s basketball tournament on Sunday. Figueroa scored just five points, sinking only two of his nine tries from the field. READ: UA NU rallies past Ateneo to stay on top Still, he managed to snag eight rebounds, six assists and six steals to help the Bulldogs stay atop the standings with an 8-2 card. For NU coach Jef…

NU HALTS LA SALLE WINNING STREAK

Foul-ridden National University hit the right buttons down the stretch to turn back streaking De La Salle University, 75-67, and tighten its grip on the top spot in the UAAP Season 88 Men’s Basketball Tournament, Sunday at the SM Mall of Asia Arena. The Bulldogs improved their league-leading record to 8-2 while snapping the Green Archers’ four-game winning run, dropping them to solo third at 6-4. Aside from opening a two-game cushion over La Sal…

Following Kuya Ray’s footsteps, Mark Parks rises for NU in Gelo Santiago’s absence

When adversity struck, National University didn’t flinch. With Gelo Santiago sidelined by a five-game suspension, the Bulldogs found strength in unity — and swingman Bobby Mark Parks embodied that resilience in NU’s gritty 75-67 victory over De La Salle University on Sunday in the UAAP Season 88 Men’s Basketball Tournament. Parks, who logged 15 minutes and 12 seconds, made his presence felt on both ends of the floor, finishing with seven points,…