Nazareth School of National University overcame Adamson University, 79-76, to open its title protection bid as UAAP juniors basketball made its return on Sunday in Season 85 on the Filoil EcoOil Centre.
The Bullpups relied on a powerful fourth quarter as they outscored the Baby Falcons, 30-15, after trailing 61-49 on the finish of the third quarter.
Reinhard Jumamoy led the Bullpups with 19 factors, whereas RJ Colonia (14), Aga Clarito (12), Macmac Alfanta (11), and Francis Herrera scored (10) in double digits.
Justine Garcia tallied 17 factors for the Baby Falcons.
Prior to this, Far Eastern University-Diliman manhandled Ateneo de Manila High School, 85-50.
Earlier, University of the Philippines Integrated School defeated University of the East, 101-94, within the season’s opening sport, whereas University of Santo Tomas squeaked previous De La Salle Santiago Zobel School, 56-46.
Matches will return on Wednesday as Ateneo will face UPIS in the highschool version of the Battle of Katipunan at 4 p.m.
—JMB, GMA Integrated News
