MANUEL L. Quezon University pulled off the biggest upset so far in the National Athletic Association of Schools, Colleges and Universities (Naascu) men’s basketball, stuning erstwhile unbeaten St. Clare College, 83-82, yesterday at RTU Gym.
Although considered one of the pre-tournament contenders, the Stallions entered the game the overwhelming underdogs against the Saints, who had won their first seven matches.
But MLQU went up against a disjointed St. Clare side as it set the tone of the game and kept the Saints in check with its dogged defense.
Point guard Christopher Bitoon showed why he is one of the league’s most talented playmakers, banging in 27 points and issuing three assists.
It was MLQU’s second successive victory after edging Colegio de San Lorenzo, 81-78, Saturday.
On the same day, AMA downed Philippine Christian U, 85-82, for its third win in seven games; Rizal Technological tripped New Era, 81-74, to rise to 4-3; and second-placed De Ocampo (6-1) routed City University of Pasay, 111-76. Marc Anthony Reyes