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Rookie Mangcopa stars with clutch plays as Tamaraws shock Archers
The Far Eastern University (FEU) Tamaraws kept their UAAP Season 88 Final Four aspirations alive by narrowly defeating the De La Salle University Green Archers, 84-83.
This crucial victory marked FEU's first win against La Salle in three years and improved their standing to 5-7 in the tournament.
Rookie swingman Kirby Mongcopa was instrumental in the win, scoring the go-ahead jumper with 26.2 seconds left and securing the game-winning block.
Mongcopa finished with 10 points, 10 rebounds, and seven assists.
Guard Janrey Pasaol led the Tamaraws in scoring with 17 points and added seven assists, while center Mo Konateh had 14 points and nine rebounds.
FEU's coach Sean Chambers highlighted the importance of such wins in re-establishing the Tamaraws as a leading team in the UAAP.
Despite a late missed three-pointer and tip-in, La Salle slipped to fourth with a 6-5 record.
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