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UAAP: La Salle, National U in do-or-die for last spot in Season 88 Finals
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.
The Archers are seeking to become the first fourth seed in six years to knock out the tournament No. 1 and make the title series.
La Salle, which has a Final Four series history of being unbeaten against NU, is now contending for the last finals ticket against the Bulldogs.
Jacob Cortez led La Salle with 13 points, supported by EJ Gollena's 11 points and Vhoris Marasigan's 10 points.
A 14-2 run in the third quarter helped La Salle establish a significant lead, which they maintained despite NU's late efforts.
The return of injured players Kean Baclaan and Mason Amos bolstered La Salle's performance.
This victory sets up a decisive Game 2 for a finals seat, with the survivor facing the champion University of the Philippines.
Coach Topex Robinson stated that the team earned their spot in the Final Four through hard work and player dedication.
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