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National University outlasted De La Salle University in an 80-77 overtime thriller in the UAAP Season 86 Men’s Basketball Tournament Sunday at the SM Mall of Asia Arena.
“Ang pakilam ko, especially the players, is how they perform,” said Napa. “Lalo na when we lost against UP, yun yung pinaka concern ko kasi coming to opponents na big teams, we have to be competitive.” Jake Figueroa and Kean Baclaan then scored free throws while Donn Lim converted a lay-up for a 79-74 NU lead in the final six seconds.It was the climactic finish NU deserved after it forced overtime in regulation.
Baclaan had a good all-around game for NU with seven points, seven rebounds and five assists. Mike Malonzo had 11 rebounds to go along with his seven points. NU will seek to extend its winning streak to three games when it faces University of the East this Wednesday at 12 p.m. at the SM Mall of Asia Arena.
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