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12 noon – NU vs AdU (Men)
4 p.m. – DLSU vs UE (Men)
(AdU Gym)
9 a.m. – FEU vs UST (Women)
11 a.m. – DLSU vs UE (Women)
1 p.m. – NU vs AdU (Women)
3 p.m. – Ateneo vs UP (Women)
NATIONAL University is aiming for a fourth consecutive win, when it plays Adamson University Saturday as the UAAP Season 86 men’s basketball tournament moves to the UST Quadricentennial Pavilion.
The Bulldogs have been impressive this season, boasting a 5-1 record. NU’s sole loss came at the hands of the University of the Philippines, which is looking to secure a first-round sweep against Ateneo tomorrow.
“We’re one of the contenders kahit wala kami sa radar noong summer. Tahimik lang kami. Hindi naman usapan ‘yung summer e. Ang usapan ‘yung season e. Alam ko confident ako sa mga ito, alam nila ‘yung gusto naming mangayari,” said third-year Bulldogs head coach Napa.
“May mga pangarap din naman ang mga ito.”
The Bulldogs, already assured of the second spot at the end of the first round, are wary of a strong comeback from Adamson at 12 noon. Adamson is coming off a tough 46-49 loss to Far Eastern University last Wednesday.
De La Salle and the University of the East, both coming off defeats last Wednesday, are hoping to end the first round on a high note at 4 p.m.
The Green Archers, who suffered a 64-67 loss to the Fighting Maroons, are currently tied for third place with the Falcons and the Blue Eagles, all at 3-3.
Green Archers head coach Topex Robinson remains optimistic that De La Salle will bounce back to improve their chances of returning to the Final Four.
He stated, “We know it’s going to be a long road for us. We have eight more games in the eliminations. We will use these losses as a tool to get better. We are representing a highly successful program, and we understand that pressure is a privilege for us.”
Not far behind are the Red Warriors, who share the sixth spot with the Tamaraws at 2-4. However, UE has suffered three consecutive losses and will be without Gjerard Wilson for the remainder of Season 86 due to a dislocated shoulder injury.
In the women’s division, UP is aiming to complete a 7-0 sweep of the first round as they face Ateneo at 3 p.m. at the AdU Gym.
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