Manila, Oct. 1 -- National University Nazareth School drubbed University of Santos, 85-63, Wednesday to stay perfect in the UAAP Season 88 boys' basketball tournament at the UST Quadricentennial Pavilion in Manila.

Dean Tria scored 17 points (8-of-10 shooting) to go with four assists, three steals, two rebounds, and a block as NUNS joined idle Adamson University on top of the standings with similar 3-0 cards.

David Sabareza chipped in 13 points, seven assists, seven steals, and six rebounds; Nick Pena added 11 points, four rebounds, and two assists; while Jaypee Yanga had 10 points, six rebounds, and one steal for NUNS, which took a commanding 49-24 lead at halftime.

"This is a big boost to the morale of the kids because those are the ...