UAAP: NU holds off struggling UST for its third straight loss, but Akowe says 'don't be biased'
NU handed UST its third straight loss, and foul-plagued Akowe is calling for unbiased officiating.
By YouScoop Desk · · 1 min read
The gist
- NU held off a struggling UST in their UAAP matchup, and UST suffered its third straight loss.
- Akowe, who was plagued by fouls during the game, spoke out about the officiating in UST's loss.
- He told officials not to be biased, putting the calls from the game in the spotlight.
Why it matters
This result is a big deal for UST, which now has three straight losses to deal with. The post-game comments on the officiating also shine a light on how the calls were made in a UAAP game that Filipino fans follow closely.
NU held off a struggling UST in their UAAP showdown, and the result left UST with its third straight loss. It was a tough outing for a team that was already having a rough run.
NU bounced back after its own setback to get the win. For UST, the defeat stretched a losing streak that now stands at three games in a row.
The focus soon shifted to the officiating. Akowe, who was plagued by fouls during the game, spoke up and urged officials not to be biased in their calls.
Fouls, Calls and Fallout
His comments put the spotlight on how the game was refereed, and the calls are now a big part of the talk around the result. Fairness in officiating is a topic that many fans care about in any sport.
Akowe's call for fairness adds another layer to a result that was already hard for UST. The reports focus on the officiating and the final outcome, but they do not spell out every foul or every key play.
NU's win shows how the team responded after its earlier setback. UST, on the other hand, is left looking for a way out of its losing run.
What comes next for either team is not yet known from the reports. Both sides will need to regroup and get ready for the games ahead.
So, do you think the officiating in this game was fair, or is Akowe onto something?
Background
Before this game, UST had already dropped its two previous matches, which is why the loss made it a third straight defeat. NU had also taken a setback before this game, and the reports describe its win as a bounce back.
Your turn
Was the officiating in UST's loss to NU fair?
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Sources
This story is written in our own words from reports by Inquirer.net, ABS-CBN and GMA Network. Spotted an error? Tell us.
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