UST draws with NU to stay on top

Dexter Benecio netted a late equalizer as University of Santo Tomas (UST) pulled off a 2-2 draw with National University (NU) to stay atop the Season 81 University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) men’s football on Sunday at the FEU-Diliman Football Field in Quezon City.

Veteran striker Benecio struck in the 96th minute, keeping the Golden Booters’ hold of the top spot in the eight-team standings with five points built on a season-opening win and two stalemates.