MANILA – National University Lady Bulldogs returned to the finals for the sixth straight year after sweeping all of their 14 matches in the elimination round of the UAAP Season 82 women’s basketball.
The Lady Bulldogs completed another unbeaten run in the eliminations following an 80-62 victory over the University of the East Lady Warriors at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City.
Jack Animam anchored the defending champions Lady Bulldogs with her 13 points, 21 rebounds, five assists, and one block as they extended their unbeaten streak to 94 straight games.
Mayu Goto came off the bench with 11 points as the only other Lady Bulldog to score in double figures, while Jeuel Bartolo and Camille Clarin also provided spark with nine points apiece.
“I’m just happy that we accomplished another feat, but we’re not finished with our goal which is to win the championship,” said Lady Bulldogs head coach Patrick Aquino. “But this streak is nothing without the championship.”
The Bulldogs was quick to seize control of the match with a 28-12 start before taking a 49-23 halftime lead and enjoying leads that ballooned to as much as 27 points in the second half.
The Lady Bulldogs now awaits the last team standing in the step-ladder semifinals for its quest for a sixth straight championship.
The Finals begins on Wednesday, Nov. 20./PN
