The Bulldogs definitely have that in mind when they play La Salle on Sunday at the UST Quadricentennial Pavilion in Manila.
Though there's no question about the capabilities of the Jhocson side when it comes to competing, coach Jeff Napa would be the first to note that staying in step is different from actually winning the game.
Those doubts continue to linger for NU, especially after its last two games, losing to the University of the Philippines, 66-59, last Oct. 4 and then eking out a close 56-54 decision against Adamson.
"Yung consistency pa rin yung hinahanap ko sa players. Kumbaga, nagagawan ng paraan, pero pwede namang maiwasan yung ilang pagkakamali para hindi na kami malagay sa alanganin," said Napa, as the Bulldogs stake their 4-1 record against the Green Archers (2-2) in the 1:30 p.m. game.
Meanwhile, it has been an up-and-down season so far for the boys from Taft, and coach Topex Robinson and his wards have been accorded a week-long break to rethink their approach after falling behind early and seeing their late rally fall short to archrival Ateneo, 81-74.
In the second game, the Fighting Maroons eye a fourth straight win when they take on Far Eastern University at 4:30 p.m.
Francis Nnoruka finally balled out for the State U in their 83-69 triumph over the Blue Eagles, showcasing his full arsenal that allowed the defending champions to recover from their 0-2 start.
But the Tamaraws could not be counted out, especially after breaking through with a 64-58 victory vs. the Soaring Falcons last week thanks to the double-double efforts of Mo Konateh.
