National University owned a page in the history books, posting its record-tying seventh straight championship with a statement sweep of rival De La Salle in the UAAP Season 85 women’s basketball finals on Sunday at the Mall of Asia Arena. READ:
The Bulldogs mauled the Lady Archers in Game 2, 76-64, to wipe the floor with the Lady Archers after a 93-61 Game 1 triumph as they atoned for absorbing a lone scar in the eliminations against the same squad.
Ms. Cayabyab registered 12.5 points, 5.5 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 2.5 steals to be hailed the Finals’ Most Valuable Player for NU, which swung back at La Salle with a bang after a historic 61-57 overtime loss in the second round. “We took that loss as a blessing in disguise. We’re thankful that it happened in the eliminations because it gave us time to really look ourselves in the mirror and tell ourselves that we can lose any game,” said coach Aris Dimaunahan, a champion coach in his first season after taking over from Pat Aquino.
NU, riding on a 32-point win in Game 1, led only by 8-7 in this clincher but unleashed a quick 19-4 barrage to take command heading home to solidify stature as the undisputed queen of Philippine collegiate basketball scene.
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