La Salle bags 7th straight win, keeps playoff hopes alive

The De La Salle Green Archers secured their seventh consecutive win by defeating the Far Eastern University Tamaraws 80-70, improving their record to 10-3.

This victory keeps their bid for a twice-to-beat advantage in the UAAP Season 86 men's basketball tournament alive, as they trail top teams UP and NU.

Raven Cortez led La Salle with 16 points on 7-of-11 shooting, while Mark Nonoy contributed 15 points, making five three-pointers.

MVP candidate Kevin Quiambao posted a double-double with 13 points, 11 rebounds, and five assists.

The game was tied at 64-all with 8:10 remaining in the fourth quarter.

An Evan Nelle trey sparked an 11-0 run for La Salle, which they extended to 16-2, ultimately sealing the 10-point win.

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