UAAP basketball standings as of November 11
UAAP: Jeff Napa urges Bulldogs to ‘raise the bar’ ahead of last two games
NU coach Jeff Napa in the UAAP men’s basketball tournament. –UAAP PHOTO
MANILA, Philippines—National University has two tasks left in the UAAP Season 86 men’s basketball elimination round before the Final Four and if coach Jeff Napa has anything to say about it, nothing needs to be changed.
After the Bulldogs’ statement 76-65 win over University of Santo Tomas on Saturday, Napa was asked about what he needs to change in his squad as the playoff looms.
His answer, in pure Napa fashion, started comical.
“Secret,” said Napa in jest.
UAAP: LJay Gonzales still determined despite FEU’s missed Final Four bid
LJay Gonzales and the FEU Tamaraws. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net
MANILA, Philippines—It ain’t over until it’s over. That’s how Far Eastern University’s graduating guard LJay Gonzales sees the challenge in the Tamaraws’ remaining games in the UAAP Season 86 men’s basketball tournament.
Despite officially fumbling a ticket to the league’s Final Four after the Tamaraws’ 81-64 loss to University of the Philippines at Araneta Coliseum, Gonzales said he’s still happy with how his squad played against the Season 85 finalists.
UAAP: NU races past UST with defensive masterclass in second half
NU Bulldogs’ Kean Baclaan in the UAAP Season 86 men’s basketball tournament. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net
MANILA, Philippines—National University made it look easy in its 76-65 win over University of Santo Tomas in the UAAP Season 86 men’s basketball tournament at Araneta Coliseum on Saturday.
After figuring in a close first half, the Bulldogs returned to their basketball brand in the latter part of the game to pull away for the 10-2 record.
“We know the capabilities of UST but what we’ve been thinking of is how we should play and treat the game. We were kind of relaxed in the first half, we tried to convince our players that that wasn’t the way we treat a game,” said coach Jeff Napa.
Score: NU Bulldogs vs UST Growling Tigers
FINAL: The NU Bulldogs (10-2) make easy work of UST Growling Tigers (1-11), 76-65. #UAAPSeason86 | @MeloFuertesINQ pic.twitter.com/HmjNFLQTxe
— INQUIRER Sports (@INQUIRERSports) November 11, 2023
UAAP: Aldous Torculas helps UP knock FEU out of Final Four contention
UP Fighting Maroons’ Aldous Torculas in the UAAP Season 86 men’s basketball game against FEU Tamaraws. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net
MANILA, Philippines—Aldous Torculas’ career game came at a perfect time as University of the Philippines continued to inch closer to a twice-to-beat advantage in the UAAP Season 86 men’s basketball Final Four.
With the race getting tighter in the elimination round, the Fighting Maroons obliterated Far Eastern University, 81-64, to eliminate the Tamaraws from playoff contention at Araneta Coliseum on Saturday.
Torculas notched a career-high 13-point outing with five rebounds, two assists and two steals to match, pushing the Fighting Maroons into prime position for a twice-to-bear advantage at 10-2.
NU nears twice to beat, La Salle stuns UP in women’s basketball play
NU Lady Bulldogs vs UE Lady Warriors in the UAAP Season 86 women’s basketball tournament. –UAAP PHOTO
MANILA, Philippines—National University kept its chokehold of the top spot in the UAAP Season 86 women’s basketball tournament after blowing out University of the East, 75-57, at Araneta Coliseum on Saturday.
The Lady Bulldogs clinched at least a playoff for a twice-to-beat edge in the Final Four. They can officially claim the Final Four advantage with a win over Adamson on Wednesday.
Keeping the Lady Warriors at bay to improve to an 11-1 record, NU coach Aris Dimaunahan said UE was a tough team to play against.
Final Score: UP Fighting Maroons vs FEU Tamaraws
FINAL: The UP Fighting Maroons (10-2) eliminate the FEU Tamaraws (3-9) with an 81-64 drubbing. #UAAPSeason86 | @MeloFuertesINQ pic.twitter.com/WgLLg2F9cE
— INQUIRER Sports (@INQUIRERSports) November 11, 2023
UAAP: UST looks for strong finish despite failed Final Four run
UST coach Pido Jarencio and the Growling Tigers.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIREr.net
MANILA, Philippines — Despite being the first team to be eliminated in the UAAP Season 86 men’s basketball, University of Santo Tomas vows to finish strong in its last three games.
The Growling Tigers absorbed their 10th loss in 11 games after their gallant stand was denied by the Ateneo Blue Eagles, 67-59, on Wednesday at Smart Araneta Coliseum.
“Coach Pido said in the dugout that he wants to see the players give it all and their best in the last three games, for the community, which continues to support us. [We have to] make a good fight,” said UST assistant coach Japs Cuan, speaking for Pido Jarencio.
UAAP basketball Schedule of Games (November 11)
Men’s Basketball – Smart Araneta Coliseum
2pm – UP vs FEU
4pm – NU vs UST
Women’s Basketball – Smart Araneta Coliseum
2pm –UP vs La salle
4pm – NU vs UE