UAAP: Streaking NU ends first round on top, beats FEU

Inquirer.net - Oct 18, 2026

SCHEDULE: UAAP Season 89  basketball tournament – first round MANILA, Philippines—National University squeaked past Far Eastern University, 69-65, to move into first place in the UAAP Season 89 men’s basketball tournament on Sunday at Ateneo Blue Eagle Gym. The Bulldogs stretched their winning streak to three to improve to 5-2. NU shares the same record

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