La Salle clinches top seed in UAAP Final Four with win over Ateneo

Updated Sun, November 19, 2023 at 5:30 AM Published Sat, November 18, 2023 at 8:22 PM

De La Salle University defeated Ateneo de Manila University, 72-69, to secure a twice-to-beat advantage in the UAAP Season 86 Men's Basketball Tournament Final Four.

Kevin Quiambao was instrumental in La Salle's eighth consecutive win, contributing 14 points, nine rebounds, and six assists.

Mike Phillips recorded a double-double with 10 points and 14 rebounds, while Evan Nelle and Mark Nonoy also added 10 points each.

La Salle finished with an 11-3 slate to earn the top spot in the standings for the first time, overtaking University of the Philippines (11-2) with National University (NU) at 10-3.

Joe Obasa led Ateneo with 21 points and nine rebounds, while Kai Ballungay and Mason Amos contributed 12 and 10 points, respectively.

With this victory, Ateneo slipped to 7-7.

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