National University ended a two-game losing skid in a big way by stunning reigning champion Adamson, 4-3, in the 72nd UAAP baseball tournament Thursday at the Rizal Memorial Baseball Stadium.

Rookie MJ Gante connected on a pair of RBIs each in the first and third innings as the Bulldogs took the early lead before relief pitcher Mick Natividad fended off a late rally by the Falcons to post their biggest victory so far.

The win enabled the rookie-laden NU clouters to remain in a tie for third with La Salle at 4-3. The Green Archers defeated Ateneo, 14-9, to extend their winning streak to three games. It was Adamson's second loss in three games to drop to second at 5-2. That enabled University of the Philippines to wrest the solo lead at 6-1 following a 6-1 win over University of Santo Tomas.

In softball competitions, UST crushed La Salle, 12-2, to extend its winning run to seven. They need to win three more games to complete a sweep of the title. — Jonas Terrado