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NU Lady Bulldogs extend dynasty

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THE National University Lady Bulldogs fought off the University of the East Lady Warriors, 79-68, to post  another sweep and claim the women’s crown.

 After finishing the season with 16 straight wins, the four-time champions now have a 64-game winning streak which they have earned since winning the 2014 crown.

“I’m so happy with the girls. Nandun sila. Lumalaban till the end,” said Lady Bulldogs coach Patrick Aquino.

The Lady Warriors gave the Lady Bulldogs a scare when they got off to a strong start and took a 24-14 lead.

With UE ahead, 58-53, at the end of the third, Congolese cager Rhena Itesi  made her presence felt, hitting seven points during  a 13-3 run.

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This turned the tide in favor of NU, 66-61, with 3:18 remaining.

Ruthlaine Tacula kept the Lady Warriors within range with her efforts, 66-68, with under three minutes remaining.

Then Janet Sison went off for all of her seven points in the last 77 seconds, and joined with Itesi for the Lady Bulldogs’ 11-2 run in the closing minute.

Itesi tallied 15-points and 13-rebounds while Finals MVP Trixie Antiquiera and Ria Nabalan chipped in 19 and 14 markers.

Season MVP Jack Danielle Animam, who had an off game, had nine points on top of 23 rebounds in this one.

Tacula led UE with 25 points, 12 rebounds and five assists. Graduating big Eunique Chan added 19 markers.

 

Box scores 

NU 79 – Antiquiera 19, Itesi 15, Nabalan 14, Animam 9, Sison 7, Harada 7, Del Carmen 6, Ano-os 2, Camelo 0, Cacho 0.

UE 68 – Tacula 25, Chan 19, Francisco 6, Sto. Domingo 5, Requiron 5, Ramos 4, Cortizano 2, Gayacao 2.

 Quarter scores: 13-16, 33-35, 51-54, 79-68. 

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