First back-to-back wins for NU in UAAP Season 87, as the Bulldogs wiped out the UST Growling Tigers' lead in the fourth quarter.
The NU Bulldogs pulled off a gritty 67-62 comeback win over the UST Growling Tigers in the UAAP Season 87 men’s basketball second round, securing their first back-to-back victories of the season.
Coming off a stunning upset of the UP Fighting Maroons, NU improved to 4-8, keeping their slim Final Four hopes alive with two games remaining.
Jake Figueroa stepped up in the second half, scoring all of his 13 points, while Jolo Manansala led NU with 18 points and PJ Palacielo added 15.
The Bulldogs erased a 13-point deficit with a 20-7 surge in the fourth quarter, completing a determined comeback.
Meanwhile, UST fell to 5-7 but remains in fourth place.
The Tigers struggled to close out the game, allowing NU to control the final stretch and secure the hard-earned victory.