NU wins five straight in UAAP women’s basketball; UST beats UP

MANILA, Philippines --- Defending champion National University extended its win streak to five games after overcoming Ateneo, 84-74, in the UAAP Season 86 women's basketball tournament on Wednesday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Jainaba Konateh, who averaged 4.6 points and 4.0 rebounds in the first round, was a revelation for the Lady Bulldogs with 14 points, seven rebounds, and three steals as they improved to a 7-1 record. "We challenged her to play at par with two big guys (Kacey Dela Rosa and Sarah Makanjuola) of Ateneo," said NUcoach Aris Dimaunahan. "Ateneo's bigs averaged double-doubles before our game so our challenge for her was to be our big guy right there. She did a...Keep on reading: NU wins five straight in UAAP women’s basketball; UST beats UP

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