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It tasted really sour: Topex Robinson seeks bounce back after La Salle’s huge Game 1 loss
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.
The defeat ended the Green Archers' nine-game winning streak and saw them commit 18 turnovers, contributing to a 30-point losing margin.
Before this game, La Salle had not trailed by more than 10 points, highlighting their struggles against UP's defense.
Key players for La Salle struggled offensively, with only Michael Phillips showing a strong performance with 19 points and 9 rebounds.
Robinson expressed the team's need to regroup and bounce back, stating, "It really hurt everybody. But we have to really go through this."
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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.
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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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De La Salle Green Archers forward Mike Phillips expressed his team's disappointment after a 30-point loss to the UP Fighting Maroons in Game 1 of the UAAP Season 86 men's basketball Finals.
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