Second-running National University tries to stay on its lane to the Final Four and a twice-to-beat bonus as reigning champion Ateneo eyes to restabilize its shaky drive so far in a crucial duel in the UAAP Season 86 men’s basketball tournament at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City.
The Bulldogs and the Blue Eagles in an uncharted territory at fifth spot meet at 4 p.m. for the main event of the double-header as the league returns to fold after a week-long break.
Both teams were coming off defeats, with NU having its five-game winning streak halted at the hands of La Salle, 88-78, and the Blue Eagles surrendering a narrow 65-60 to the Maroons in a finals rematch. Enriquez, who underwent operation last week after dislocating his jaw, already joined the Bulldogs’ practice and will face a protective face gear if given the clearance to play, according to Napa.
“Inspite of that, their core is still really talented and really tough. And they’re really playing for the No.1. seed. They’re not gonna be easy.
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