Bulldogs nip Falcons, keep Filoil slate clean
EMMANUEL Mbe found himself with the loose ball and turned it as the game-winner with 1.4 seconds left as National University nipped Adamson, 69-67, yesterday to complete an 8-0 elimination sweep in the Filoil Flying V Preseason Hanes Cup at the Filoil Flying V Arena.
Mbe, who scored the Bulldogs’ last six points in the final 53 seconds, nailed the decider deep in the post after recovering possession when teammate Jeoff Javillonar’s attempt got deflected.
“We learned how to execute in the endgame, last year that was our waterloo,” said NU coach Eric Altamirano. “The players were poised and calm.”
Mbe finished with 26 markers, including eight of the Bulldogs’ 10 fourth-quarter points, and added 13 rebounds....
Bulldogs bite, rip Pirates in one-sided show
MANILA, Philippines - Firing on all cylinders, unbeaten National University blew past Lyceum, 82-52, to keep its rampage going in the Filoil Flying V Pre-season Hanes Cup at the Filoil Flying V Arena yesterday.
The Bulldogs picked up their seventh win in as many games, moving a victory away from a clean sweep of the Group B eliminations heading into the quarterfinals. The Pirates suffered their fifth loss in six games.
Arellano U bucked the absence of coach Koy Banal and player Adam Serjue to suspension, overcoming a 12-point fourth quarter deficit to prevail over Jose Rizal U, 76-74....
National U unveils UAAP 75 in new state-of-the-art arena
SEASON 75 of the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) unfolds on July 14 with host National University boasting a world-class venue when the varsity league celebrates its diamond jubilee.
League president Nilo Ocampo said yesterday that 18 playing dates will be held in the state-of-the-art SM Mall of Asia (MOA) Arena in Pasay City, which holds 14,200 seats and several VIP boxes.
Aside from the men’s basketball games, several juniors and women’s matches will also be played there....
Raging NU Bulldogs clash with weary Stags
After tearing apart a good number of opponents, National University tackles a powerhouse in San Sebastian in the Filoil Flying V Preseason Hanes Cup Wednesday.
The 5:15 p.m. main game, where the unbeaten Bulldogs will go for a sixth victory, will come after a pair of matches featuring teams vying for breakthrough wins.
University of the Philippines and Perpetual Help gun for their first triumph at 3:30 p.m., while Arellano aims to improve its 1-2 card against winless St. Benilde at 1:45 p.m. at the Filoil Flying V Arena in San Juan....
Bulldogs nail fifth straight win, maul Blazers
BOBBY Ray Parks and Emmanuel Mbe again starred for National University as the Bulldogs crushed St. Benilde, 71-52, yesterday to stretch their perfect run to five games in the Filoil Flying V Preseason Hanes Cup.
“We just kept it simple—find the open guys for easy scoring opportunities,” said NU coach Eric Altamirano after the Bulldogs stayed on top of Group B and virtually secured a quarterfinal berth.
Mapua needed a big fourth-quarter run to slip past the University of the Philippines, 61-56, in the second game at the Filoil Flying V Arena in San Juan....













