After their disappointing loss to the Ateneo Blue Eagles, the NU Bulldogs are hoping to find answers after losing Mo Diassana to injury as they face the FEU Tamaraws.
The NU Bulldogs and FEU Tamaraws will face off on October 16 at 3:00 p.m. at the Mall of Asia Arena in a critical matchup as both teams aim to break their tie in the UAAP Season 87 Men's Basketball standings.
With identical 2-6 records, the Bulldogs and Tamaraws are battling for solo 6th place, and both are coming into this game with a lot to prove.
NU is reeling from a narrow 68-70 loss to the Ateneo Blue Eagles, and their injury woes continue to mount with key big man Mo Diassana still sidelined.
The Bulldogs are relying heavily on their all-Filipino squad as they look to snap their current losing streak and regain some momentum.
On the other side, FEU is coming off a thrilling overtime victory against the Adamson Soaring Falcons, 76-72.
The hero of the game, Jorick Bautista, nailed a clutch three-pointer to send the game into overtime and then scored 9 points in the extra period, finishing with 21 points. Bautista's late-game heroics have been pivotal for FEU, who have secured both of their wins this season in overtime.
Mo Konateh also played a significant role in their recent win, contributing 13 points and hauling in an impressive 26 rebounds, providing FEU with much-needed presence inside the paint.
This game will determine which team can pull ahead in the standings. The Bulldogs will need to find ways to step up without Diassana, while the Tamaraws hope to ride the momentum of Bautista’s clutch play and Konateh’s dominance on the boards.
All eyes will be on whether NU can turn their fortunes around or if FEU’s overtime success will continue to carry them through.
Fans can expect a hard-fought battle as both teams vie for a critical victory on October 16 at the Mall of Asia Arena.
[Editor's note: This article was generated by AI, and then checked by the staff to ensure accuracy.]