National University secures key victories in UAAP Season 89

In UAAP Season 89 sports action, National University (NU) secured significant victories in both men’s basketball and high school volleyball.

In men’s basketball, the NU Bulldogs upset the undefeated UP Fighting Maroons at the SM Mall of Asia Arena. Paul Francisco led the Bulldogs' defense with six steals, contributing 11 points, four rebounds, and three assists. The defensive effort forced 15 turnovers from UP, which NU converted into 26 points.

In the high school volleyball tournament, the defending champion National University Nazareth School (Lady Bullpups) defeated De La Salle-Zobel Junior Lady Archers in straight sets. Meanwhile, the University of Santo Tomas (UST) Junior Golden Tigresses swept the Far Eastern University-Diliman Lady Tamaraws. Rookie Xyz Rayco recorded 13 points for the Lady Bullpups, while Adrianna Menchavez led UST with 13 points.