Behind the Bulldogs’ perfect week was the steady presence of Jake Figueroa, while the Fighting Maroons continued to bank on Louna Ozar.
Louna Ozar and Jake Figueroa earned the Collegiate Press Corps UAAP Men’s and Women’s Players of the Week, respectively, for the period October 9-15.MANILA, Philippines – National University rose to solo second place in the UAAP Season 86 men’s basketball tournament, while the University of the Philippines made its best start in the women’s league in 15 years after staying unbeaten in five games.
He averaged 13.0 points, 6.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists, and 1.0 steals in two games to help the Bulldogs jump to 4-1 behind the unbeaten Fighting Maroons . “Lumabas ulit ‘yung ‘Mighty Thor’ kasi wala akong masasabi dito. 37 minutes, kumbaga, nagsasabi lang siya na magpapahinga lang siya ng isang minuto tapos babalik siya ulit,” said NU head coach Jeff Napa of the former UAAP Juniors’ MVP.
“From the start, we were fighting until the end. And, we always support each other,” said Ozar, who had 16 points and four steals against UST in overtime on Saturday. Los Angeles 2028 chairman Casey Wasserman said Monday he hoped the Olympics could be a"beacon of light and hope" for the...
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