NU star Jake Figueroa seeks to step up as La Salle forces UAAP Final Four do-or-die WATCH: NU co-captain Jake Figueroa aims to inspire the Bulldogs back to their elimination-round winning ways after running into a full-sized La Salle brick wall to kick off the UAAP Season 88 men's basketball Finals Four. La Salle’s defense forced Figueroa to cough up 8 costly turnovers and nullified his 20-point, 10-rebound effort in the eventual 87-77 win to force a do-or-die Game 2 on Saturday, December 6. | V

Bella Belen talks first SEA Games appearance, support of NU in UAAP Final Four WATCH: In a Rappler exclusive, NU women's volleyball legend Bella Belen expresses her excitement to face Southeast Asia's best ahead of her first SEA Games in Thailand. Belen, now with the PVL's Capital1 after going first overall in the 2025 draft, supported her alma mater in the UAAP Season 88 men's basketball Final Four. Ever-entertaining, Belen jokingly pleads UP to 'take it easy' on NU should the Bulldogs reach th