Inquirer
UAAP: Topex braces for another finals coaching battle with Goldwin
La Salle coach Topex Robinson anticipates an unpredictable UAAP Finals series against UP, their third consecutive championship showdown.
Robinson expressed happiness and surprise at reaching the finals again, especially after facing doubts.
He cited the team's ability to stick together as a key motivation.
La Salle secured their spot in the finals by defeating top seed National University in a close 78-73 Game 3 Final Four match.
Robinson is also fired up for another coaching battle against UP's Goldwin Monteverde, whom he respects for his consistent success.
The Green Archers won both elimination round meetings against UP, though both games were close.
Robinson emphasized the importance of respect in past Finals meetings with UP.
Topics in this story
Explore more stories about these topics.
🤖
This story was generated by AI to help you understand the key points. For more detailed coverage, please see the news articles from trusted media outlets below.
News Sources
See how different news organizations are covering this story. Below are the original articles from various Philippine news sources that contributed to this summary.
De La Salle University forced a do-or-die Game 2 in the UAAP Season 88 Final Four with an 87-77 victory over the top-seeded National University.
+2
Read more →
The La Salle Green Archers have advanced to the UAAP Season 88 men's basketball finals after defeating the top-seeded National University Bulldogs in Game 2 of their Final Four matchup.
Read more →
The University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Maroons secured their fifth consecutive UAAP finals appearance by defeating the University of Santo Tomas (UST) Growling Tigers, 82-81.
+2
Read more →
The UAAP Season 88 Men's and Women's Basketball Final Four and stepladder playoffs began on Wednesday, December 3, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
Read more →