AFRIL Bernardino had 19 points, eight rebounds and three assists as National University beat University of the East, 81-59, on Wednesday to stay perfect and gain a share of the lead in the UAAP Season 77 women's basketball at the Mall of Asia Arena.
Gemma Miranda added 12 markers and eight boards for the Lady Bulldogs, who outscored the Lady Warriors, 24-6, in the second period to put the game away.
NU tied defending champion La Salle in first place with its fourth straight victory.
UE dropped to 1-3 and slipped to joint sixth with University of Santo Tomas.
The match actually tipped off last Thursday at the Blue Eagle Gym but play was stopped due to a slippery court with the Lady Bulldogs leading, 6-3.
The scores:
NU (81) - Bernardino 19, Miranda 12, Nabalan 9, Escoto 8, Gupilan 6, Paig 6, Castro 5, Abriam 4, Layug 3, Tongco 3, Antiquiera 2, Maghibon 2, Seno 2, Sison 0.
UE (59) - Chan 15, Sampaga 13, Ano-os 10, Mendina 7, Sto. Domingo 6, Tacula 4, Bale 2, Degan 2, Gayacao 0, Francisco 0, Llosala 0.
Quarterscores: 15-13; 37-21; 63-36; 81-59.
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