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Green Archers stun the Bulldogs to force a sudden-death Game 2
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.
Key players for La Salle included Jacob Cortez with 13 points and EJ Gollena with 11 points, while Vhoris Marasigan added 10 points.
The game featured an intense back-and-forth, with La Salle establishing a significant lead in the third quarter after a 14-2 run.
Despite NU narrowing the deficit late in the game, La Salle held on for the win, fueled by the return of injured players Kean Baclaan and Mason Amos.
This victory allows La Salle to continue their quest for a finals seat against either UP or UST, and it marks their third Final Four win against NU.
Coach Topex Robinson expressed gratitude for the opportunity to play another game against the number one team.
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