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UAAP Finals: Topex Robinson offers no excuses as La Salle eyes bounce back
The De La Salle Green Archers suffered a lopsided 97-67 defeat against the University of the Philippines in Game 1 of the UAAP Season 86 Finals.
Despite entering the finals on a nine-game winning streak, La Salle's performance was significantly hampered by UP's physicality and defense.
Green Archers coach Topex Robinson refused to make excuses, emphasizing the need for the team to focus on bouncing back for Game 2.
UP's defense successfully limited La Salle's MVP Kevin Quiambao to only 11 points, and the team committed 18 turnovers, which UP converted into 24 points.
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La Salle head coach Topex Robinson acknowledged the painful reality of their 97-67 Game 1 loss to UP in the UAAP Season 86 finals, emphasizing that winning a championship is never an easy path.
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La Salle coach Topex Robinson wants his Green Archers to savor their first UAAP Finals appearance in seven years as they aim to break a title drought against UP.
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The De La Salle Green Archers dominated the University of the Philippines Fighting Maroons, 82-60, in Game 2 of the UAAP Season 86 men's basketball finals, forcing a do-or-die Game 3.
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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.
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Kevin Quiambao, the UAAP Season MVP, admitted dismay over his subpar performance and De La Salle University's Game 1 loss to the University of the Philippines, citing surprise at UP's defense and a failure to adjust.
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