National University Nazareth School (NUNS) narrowly defeated University of the East (UE) in a thrilling UAAP Season 87 High School Boys' Basketball game, 78-77. The Bullpups, despite a strong fourth-quarter comeback from the Junior Warriors, held on to their lead and secured their sixth consecutive victory, moving them closer to sweeping the first round.
UE’s Lance Sabroso is double-teamed by National University Nazareth School defenders in a UAAP Season 87 High School Boys’ Basketball game won by the Bullpups, 78-77.National University Nazareth School barely avoided the upset axe of University of the East, 78-77, to move a win away from sweeping the UAAP Season 87 High School Boys’ Basketball first round on Thursday at the Filoil EcoOil Centre in San Juan.
In the ensuing play, Akowe missed his shot, paving the way for a reversal for UE, but it could not capitalize. Diaz first missed a deep three-pointer but Alejandro ended up with the offensive rebound, launching a triple himself but also missed to give NUNS the league-leading 6-0 record. “At least ngayon pa lang first round naexperience na namin ito. Wake-up call ito para sa amin… improve pa namin ‘yung depensa namin lalo next game namin defending champion,” he continued as the rematch of last year’s Finals, NUNS and Adamson, will be on Sunday, 12 p.m., still at the San Juan venue.
Lagat paced UE with 17 points and six rebounds, while Drei Lorenzo chimed in 15 points – all from beyond the arc. Chris Urbina went on a personal tear, scoring 10 straight points for the Blue Eagles to pull the team within one with 2:33 left in the game, 59-60.
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