NATIONAL University (NU) despite the absence of Gelo Alolino in crunch time beat  University of the East (UE), 51-49, to bag the last Final Four berth in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines Season 77 men’s basketball tournament on Saturday at the Araneta Coliseum.

Starting point guard Alolino, who finished with seven points and five rebounds, fouled out with only 1:37 left in the game leaving the Bulldogs without a leader and court general. But luck is on NU’s side allowing the Bulldogs to win the crucial do-or-die playoff game for the No. 4 spot.

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