Manila, Feb. 13 -- National University Nazareth School prevailed over Far Eastern University, 59-57, Thursday to secure its eighth consecutive victory in the UAAP Season 87 boys basketball tournament at the Filoil EcoOil Centre.

Collins Akowe finished with 21 points, 24 rebounds and two blocks for the Bullpups, who saw their 59-53 lead reduced to two after Sam Hall scored on a jumper, 27 seconds left to play.

NUNS' Jid Locsin failed to score in the next play and FEU-D's Cabs Cabonilas also missed on a jump shot as time expired.

"Hats off to FEU, the have a good gameplan. This is what I tell to my players that it's hard to win in the second round. Our maturity was tested. We're still thankful for the win but we are not yet satisfied," ...