National University made quick work of University of the Philippines, 97-41, to zero in on another outright Finals berth Tuesday in the UAAP Season 81 women’s basketball tournament at the Blue Eagle Gym.
Melody Cac had 17 points as a starter while reigning MVP Jack Danielle Animam had 15 points, 12 boards and two assists as the five-peat seeking Lady Bulldogs improved to 13-0 overall.
Only Far Eastern University stands NU’s way of making a fifth straight elimination round sweep, as the Lady Bulldogs go for it at 1 p.m. on Friday at the Filoil Flying V Centre.
De La Salle and Adamson University made the race for the remaining two semifinals berths more exciting after beating separate foes.
Khate Castillo fired 13 points while Bettina Binaohan chipped in 11 points and six rebounds as the Lady Archers rout also-ran Ateneo, 57-39.
Jamie Alcoy had 18 points while Nathalie Prado contributed 16 points, 21 rebounds and four assists as the Lady Falcons rallied from 11 points down in regulation and beat the Lady Tamaraws in overtime, 73-69.
