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Coincidence, confidence, clutch: Jacob Cortez shoots La Salle into UAAP finals
De La Salle University has secured a spot in the UAAP finals by defeating National University with a score of 78-73.
Jacob Cortez led the Green Archers with a season-high 29 points, also contributing four rebounds and four assists.
Cortez's crucial seven points in the final two minutes, including the go-ahead jumper, secured the victory for La Salle.
This win allows La Salle to overcome a twice-to-beat disadvantage in the Final Four.
The Green Archers will now face the defending champions, University of the Philippines, in the Finals for the third consecutive season.
The championship series is set to begin on Wednesday at the Mall of Asia Arena.
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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.
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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.
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