National University avoided a two-game losing streak after rallying past Adamson, 56-54, on Wednesday in the UAAP Season 88 men’s basketball tournament at Mall of Asia Arena.
Coach Jeff Napa and company bounced back after a 66-59 loss to University of the Philippines last Saturday that ended their unbeaten start.
Jake Figueroa pushed the pace for NU with 17 points, three assists, two rebounds, three steals and two blocks in the win that sent the Bulldogs to a 4-1 record. ‘This (win) wasn’t on me. This is because of the players,’ coach Jeff Napa said.
‘I credit them. Our defense was nice. We couldn’t shoot. I tip my hats off to them, they gave it all. The players did this, not me,’ he added.
The Soaring Falcons led by as much as 11 points at the five-minute mark of the final period, 52-41.
The Bulldogs, however, answered with a. defensive and offensive masterclass, ending the game with a blazing 15-2 run to secure the victory.
Cedrick Manzano spearheaded Adamson, which dropped to 1-4, with 16 points and four rebounds, but to no avail.