NATIONAL U tries to take one step closer to its title dreams, as it shoots to secure at least a playoff for a Final Four slot on Saturday.
The Bulldogs, having already created separation at 8-2, will be on the hunt for their third consecutive victory when they play Adamson at the UST Quadricentennial Pavilion in Manila.
Jake Figueroa has been the anchor for these Jhocson dribblers, but their 75-67 win against La Salle last week proved the depth of this squad of coach Jeff Napa, with Steve Nash Enriquez, Paul Francisco, and Omar John all taking turns in pushing their squad closer to the W.
What better time for NU to continue its upward momentum, especially with how closely contested this UAAP Season 88 men's basketball tournament has been.
But the Soaring Falcons are determined to impose their own plans, as they are right smack in the middle of the standings, tied for fourth with an even 5-5 card with idle University of Santo Tomas and Ateneo.
Coach Nash Racela wants to make a quick pivot after his side stumbled to a 73-70 overtime loss to Far Eastern University last Wednesday, demanding better performances from his usual suspects like Mathew Montebon and Matty Erolon to support Cedrick Manzano and Ray Allen Torres.
UP out to strengthen stranglehold on second
Tip-off is at 4:30 p.m., following the 1:30 p.m. clash between the University of the Philippines (7-3) and also-ran University of the East (0-10).
The Fighting Maroons have the same goal in mind, as they eye their fourth straight victory following Harold Alarcon's superb showing in their 89-88 escape from the Growling Tigers three days back.
But the Red Warriors have nothing to lose, as they welcome back coach Chris Gavina into the fold.
Precious Momowei, John Abate, and Wello Lingolingo will have no pressure playing the spoiler role, as they try complicate this season and finally put an end to the Recto side's harrowing 16-game losing streak dating back to last year.
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