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Filoil Preseason Cup: Team reserves get job done for NU in latest win

/ 06:02 PM August 11, 2022

NU coach Jeff Napa leads the huddle. –FILOIL PHOTO

NU coach Jeff Napa leads the huddle. –FILOIL PHOTO

MANILA, Philippines—A dominant National University remained undefeated in Group A of the Filoil EcoOil Preseason Cup after toppling College of St. Benilde, 82-72, at San Juan Arena on Thursday.

The Bulldogs’ win served as a “test of character” for the team’s reserves as head coach Jeff Napa experimented with his rotations en route to the win.

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“For me, I have to maximize all 16 players so I experimented to give my players chances to gain confidence since CSB is a more competitive and physical team, so it’s a test of character for them,” Napa said after the game.

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Napa’s reserves poured in 47 points while the whole squad shot an efficient 41.8% from the field (33-for-79). 

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NU also outrebounded St. Benilde in a huge way, 53-36.

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The Bulldogs held a huge lead in the fourth, 76-65, before the Blazers cut the lead to single digits with a 5-0 rally, 76-70.

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But NU held the St. Benilde to just two points until the end.  

Caught in a deadlock, 62-all midway through the third quarter, the Bulldogs orchestrated a 14-0 run to ride the advantage until the final buzzer.

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Steve Nash Enriquez led the Bulldogs with 11 points while Omar John registered 10 points and seven rebounds.

The Blazers’ scoring department was headlined by Migs Oczon with 21 markers. 

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NU is now 5-0 in Group A while Benilde holds a 4-3 win-loss slate.

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