La Salle Green Archers bag UAAP Season 86 men's basketball championship

Updated Thu, December 7, 2023 at 12:23 PM Published Wed, December 6, 2023 at 2:01 AM

The La Salle Green Archers are the UAAP Season 86 men's basketball champions, defeating the UP Fighting Maroons 73-69 in Game 3 to end a seven-year title drought and claim their 10th championship.

Season MVP and Finals MVP Kevin Quiambao was instrumental, scoring 24 points, nine rebounds, four assists, and two blocks, and later expressing his gratitude to the fans for their support.

Quiambao added 10 of La Salle's last 13 points in the final period to secure the win.

He encouraged students to focus on their upcoming exams, stating, "Naipanalo ko na 'yung finals, naipanalo namin. Finals niyo naman ipanalo niyo. Animo!"

Evan Nelle contributed 12 points, seven assists, six rebounds, and two steals for the Green Archers.

The championship game, attended by a record-breaking crowd of 25,192, was held at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

La Salle achieved the title despite losing Game 1, bouncing back with wins in Game 2 and Game 3.

The Green Archers finished the season with 11 wins in 14 games, including an undefeated stretch after a 4-3 start in the elimination round.

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