Coach Jeff Napa reminds the NU Bulldogs not to be complacent in the “very unpredictable” season. UAAPSeason84
MANILA, Philippines – Despite getting off to a good start in UAAP Season 84, NU head coach Jeff Napa is not satisfied with the Bulldogs’The Bulldogs, who banked on the stellar play of rookie guard Janjan Felicilda, were up by as many as 14 points, 48-34, at one point in the third quarter, but blew that double-digit lead early in the payoff period.
Luckily for NU, clutch baskets by Jake Figueroa and Issa Gaye, as well as two crucial missed free throws by Adamson’s Ricky Peromingan, ultimately sealed the win for its side.“We still need to improve because coming into the last quarter, we had a big lead. But we struggled in the fourth quarter,” he added in a mix of English and Filipino.
The first-year Bulldogs tactician Napa also reminded his wards there’s no room for complacency as he believes this new UAAP season is “very unpredictable.” “Although a win is a win, luckily we got that win, but we can’t be complacent coming into the next games because the season now is very unpredictable,” said Napa.,” he added.
NU shoots for a 2-0 start when it tangles with the La Salle Green Archers on Tuesday, March 29, at 4 pm.
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