NU Lady Bulldogs take UAAP Season 87 Championship
Photo source: UAAP Media Team
The NU Lady Bulldogs are UAAP Season 87 Women’s Basketball Champions after winning against defending champion UST Growling Tigresses, 78-73, following an intense 2-1 finals series.
Rookie of the Year Cielo Pagdulagan led the Bulldogs with 21 points, 9 rebounds, and 3 assists. Mythical Five awardee Angel Surada contributed 14 points, 8 rebounds, and 3 assists, while veteran player Camille Clarin registered 13 points, 6 rebounds, and 3 assists. After their heartbreaking loss to UST last season, the NU Lady Bulldogs were full of emotions as they claimed the championship.
The UST Growling Tigresses fought hard until the last minute of the game. Karylle Sierba led the Tigresses with 20 points, 3 rebounds, and 3 assists, while Tacky Tacatac recorded 14 points, 2 rebounds, and an assist.
The UAAP Season 87 Championship marks the NU Lady Bulldogs’ eighth championship in the last nine seasons. Cielo Pagdulagan was named the Finals MVP.