The NU Bulldogs seem up for any challenge, providing at least the same type of effort – if not 1,000 times more – against any opponent, regardless of the name on their uniforms. UAAPSeason85
Can you envision them beating anybody above or leveled with them in the league standings? Perhaps not yet. Though they’re working on it.
The Bulldogs secured a momentous 80-75 triumph against the defending champion Fighting Maroons on Wednesday, a result that instills confidence in the belief that they’re knocking on the door of championship contention in Season 85.
National University might not instantly have the allure of a championship hopeful like Ateneo, UP, or even La Salle would possess, but Bulldogs head coach Jeff Napa put it best when he said that to be one of the “big boys,” they first have to beat them. Those factors negated the advantage UP had from downtown and free throw line . As the end unfolded after the scoreboard was tied entering the final 10 minutes, National University did a better job executing on the floor while the Fighting Maroons were troubled by decision-making and shot selection. was the challenge Napa issued to his squad before the game.
We can mention how the Bulldogs were willing to stick with their defensive system despite getting burned a few times in the half-court, as UP made its comeback.
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