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UAAP: La Salle seeks payback against UST
The La Salle Green Archers are determined to get revenge against the UST Growling Tigers in their upcoming UAAP Season 88 men's basketball match at the Mall of Asia Arena.
Despite missing key players Mason Amos and Kean Baclaan, La Salle aims to avenge their first-round loss to UST, which ended their 16-game winning streak.
Collins Akowe starred in UST's previous victory with a 20-point, 19-rebound double-double.
With a 4-3 record, La Salle aims to defeat UST (5-2) to create a three-way tie for second place with UP, securing a potential advantage in the Final Four.
The Green Archers are riding the momentum of a 72-69 victory over defending champion UP, which followed their previous 93-84 loss to UST.
Head coach Topex Robinson is optimistic about his team's chances, citing the emergence of players like Doy Dungo, Vhoris Marasigan, and Luis Pablo in their recent win against UP despite the team's injuries.
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The De La Salle University Green Archers defeated the University of the Philippines Fighting Maroons, 72-69, in a finals rematch, despite missing key players Kean Baclaan and Mason Amos.
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Despite the absence of key players Kean and Mason due to MCL tears, De La Salle University's Green Archers, led by players like Jacob Cortez, secured a victory against the defending champions.
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Jacob Cortez of De La Salle University and Karylle Sierba of University of Santo Tomas were named Collegiate Press Corps (CPC) Players of the Week for their outstanding performances in the UAAP Season 88 basketball tournaments, presented by the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) for the period of October 15 to 19.
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The University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Maroons secured a crucial 78-74 victory against the National University (NU) Bulldogs, reclaiming solo third place in the UAAP Season 88 men's basketball tournament.
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Luis Pablo, a former Fighting Maroon, downplayed any talk of a revenge game as he led the undermanned La Salle Green Archers to a 72-69 victory over his former team, the University of the Philippines, on Sunday.
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