NATIONAL University made it 100 consecutive victories in the UAAP women’s basketball competitions, beating University of the Philippines, 79-44, on Wednesday at UST’s Quadricentennial Pavilion.
Mikka Cacho had 15 points as the Lady Bulldogs moved to 4-0 in UAAP Season 85.
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The streak started on July 12, 2014 against the Adamson Soaring Falcons, with the Lady Bulldogs bagging six straight titles along the way.
NU immediately took control of the game, establishing a 31-6 lead and never looked back.
Camille Clarin and the Lady Bulldogs continue the fine run.
"The goal today was to bounce back from a very pangit na defensive game against UST last time out," said head coach Aris Dimaunahan, referring to their close 78-75 win last Oct. 9.
"The emphasis was on defense, on how well we could defend today. We did better today than in the UST game and parang we want to re-establish our identity, which was the defensive side of the game. Good job on these ladies for playing this side of the ball," he added.
NU held UP to just 25.8-percent shooting, and forced 26 turnovers, which led to 13 points.
Acrissa Maw was the top scorer for the Maroons [now 2-2] with 12 points.
The scores:
NU (79) - Cacho 15, Solis 9, Fabruada 8, Pingol 6, Villareal 6, Tiky 6, Dimaunahan 6, Canuto 4, Clarin 4, Cayabyab 4, Betanio 3, Bartolo 3, Talas 3, Surada 2, Ico 0, Barroquillo 0.
UP (44) - Maw 12, Pesquera 9, Lozada 7, Sanchez 6, Domingo 3, Vingno 3, Rivera 2, Jimenez 1, Lebico 1, Bariquit 0, Tapawan 0, Larrosa 0, Sauz 0, Gonzales 0.
Quarters: 31-6, 47-18, 59-29, 79-44.
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