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Quick Fire: NU Bulldogs survive UST Growling Tigers to notch win number two

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(Photo Credit: Jan Paolo Dimaculangan, 551st Media)

NU Bulldogs def. UST Growling Tigers 94-84

Notable Players:

Issa Gaye, NU (17 points, 13 rebounds, 4 blocks): Gaye has been incredibly aggressive all throughout the tournament, making use of his length really well versus other defenders. It showed here, as he outplayed the entire UST front line by his lonesome.

JJay Alejandro, NU (12 points, 10 rebounds, 8 assists): Alejandro's shot was not falling versus UST (even though he got a lot of good looks), but he made up for it by grabbing rebounds and dishing out a number of assists.

Reggie Boy Basibas, UST (23 points, 8 rebounds, 3 steals): Basibas was key in keeping UST in this game, attacking the rim ferociously every time. Sadly foul trouble limited him in this game.

Jordan Sta. Ana, UST (14 points, 4 assists): Jordan has done a great job of being a playmaker for UST, using his size and strength to get to the rim and create plays for himself or others. Like Basibas, however, foul trouble hindered him,

Quick Analysis

- UST will keep it close in many games because of how tough and feisty they are. Sadly, their inability to take care of the ball and lack of stability continues to hurt them come the end game.

- To add, I don't understand why UST did not run any plays for Marvin Lee and Steve Akomo down the stretch. Boy Sablan relied too much on Sta. Ana and Basibas, and it led to them fouling out. 

- NU looked scared versus UST, not attacking with the same amount of ferocity that they did versus La Salle. There's talent with the Bulldogs. They just need to be able to use this talent on a consistent basis more.

- The Bulldogs shot A LOT of threes in this game, attempting at whopping 38. Most were good looks, but some just looked forced. 
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