UNIVERSITY of Santo Tomas and National University aim to join idle Ateneo atop the University Athletic Association of the Philippines Season 88 basketball standings on Wednesday at the UST Quadricentennial Pavilion Arena.
The game starts at 4:30 p.m.
Eyes will be on Nigerian reinforcement Collins Akowe, a former NU Bullpup, who averaged 24.5 points and 18 rebounds in the victories over defending champion University of the Philippines and last year’s runner-up La Salle.
The Tigers are eyeing their first 3-0 start since 2015, the year UST last reached the finals.
Also expected to deliver are Forthsky Padrigao and Nic Cabañero.
NU coach Jeff Napa says the Bulldogs need to work on a lot of things to challenge for the semifinals.
‘Number one is consistency,’ Napa said.
The Bulldogs will lean heavily on Senegalese center Omar John, who averages 12 points and 5.5 rebounds.
In the 2 p.m. game, La Salle tries to get back on track when it takes on Far Eastern University.
The Green Archers split their first two outings, while the Tamaraws are still winless after two games.