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No losing Game 2: Evan Nelle vows La Salle fightback vs UP
Despite a dominant 97-67 loss to the UP Fighting Maroons in Game 1 of the UAAP Season 86 Finals, De La Salle Green Archers guard Evan Nelle remains confident and vows they will not lose Game 2.
Nelle acknowledged that their team's effort fell short against UP, who controlled the boards and the game's tempo.
He stressed that matching UP's effort is crucial for their success and vowed to pour it all out in Game 2 to force a Game 3.
Nelle, who was limited to 8 points on 4-of-13 shooting in Game 1, aims to redeem himself in the next game.
He called for the team to have a positive mindset heading into Game 2, scheduled for Sunday.
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