As UAAP Final Four looms, NU coach laments untimely defeat

MANILA, Philippines—Despite already securing a Final Four spot in the UAAP Season 85 men’s basketball tournament, National University coach Jeff Napa is disappointed with how his team ended the elimination round.

The Bulldogs took a stunning setback to the Adamson Falcons on Saturday that dealt a huge blow in their bid to nail a twice-to-beat incentive in the semifinals.

“I am kind of sad because of course, it’s not the way we wanted to end the elims. That’s what we’re lamenting about. On the positive side, we’re still in the Final Four. That’s the brighter side of things,” Napa said after NU lost, 64-63, on a game-winning triple by Adamson guard Jerom Lastimosa.

“I told t…

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