Jumamoy leads NU past La Salle 84-80 in UAAP

National University strengthened its push for a Final Four place with an 84-80 victory over De La Salle University in UAAP Season 89 men’s basketball at Smart Araneta Coliseum on November 8. Reinhard Jumamoy delivered 14 of his 21 points in the final quarter.

Paul Francisco made the decisive three-pointer with 44 seconds left, putting NU ahead 82-80 after Jacob Cortez had briefly given La Salle the lead. PJ Palacielo then converted free throws with three seconds remaining following a foul by Mason Amos.

NU led 47-42 at half-time, but La Salle outscored the Bulldogs 19-11 in the third quarter to move ahead 61-58. Jumamoy supplied eight points in a 10-4 response that restored NU’s lead.

Later in the fourth quarter, Jumamoy hit two three-pointers during an 8-0 burst that took NU to a 77-70 advantage. Earl Abadam and Doy Dungo helped La Salle close the gap before Cortez put the Green Archers ahead 80-79.

Jumamoy also recorded six assists, five rebounds and four steals, finishing with four three-pointers. Mo Diassana supplied 19 points, eight rebounds and two steals, while Palacielo scored 14.

Dungo led La Salle with 19 points, four assists and two rebounds. Joaquin Tovera added 12 points, while Agunnane had 12 points and 11 rebounds. Cortez scored eight on his return after missing two games with a knee injury. NU remained second at 8-3, while La Salle’s record fell to 6-5.