Filoil: NU ousts Adamson, marches on to semis
Nu Bulldogs and coach Eric Altamirano. Photo by Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.net
National University banked on a strong fourth quarter to turn back Adamson, 65-57, and punch a semifinals ticket in the 2016 Filoil Flying V Preseason Premier Cup Tuesday at San Juan Arena.
Med Salim scored a team-high 12 points that went with four rebounds and two blocks in just 18 minutes off the bench for the Bulldogs.
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The Bulldogs shot a decent 45 percent from the field while also limiting the Falcons to only 28 percent shooting.
Papi Sarr notched a double-double with 11 points and 12 rebounds for Adamson.
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