Even without head coach Pat Aquino, three-time defending champion National University still proved too classy for hapless University of the Philippines, 76-35, yesterday to sustain its rampage in the UAAP Season 80 women’s basketball tourney at the Blue Eagle gym.
Je-Anne Camelo fired a team-high of 14 points while frontcourt buddies Jack Animam and Congolese Rhena Itesi combined for 25 points as the Lady Bulldogs uncorked a decisive 24-7 run in the opening frame to pull away from the Lady Maroons.
The Lady Bulldogs led by as many as 69-30 off Cherry Ano-os’ layup with six minutes to play, cruising their way to their 12th straight victory and 60th overall dating back to 2014.
