Green Archers force Game 3 vs UP Fighting Maroons in UAAP finals

Updated Wed, December 11, 2024 at 11:41 PM Published Wed, December 11, 2024 at 5:00 PM

The De La Salle University Green Archers forced a deciding Game 3 in the UAAP Season 87 men's basketball finals by defeating the University of the Philippines Fighting Maroons 76-75 in Game 2.

The Green Archers, defending champions, prevented a finals sweep by the Fighting Maroons with a dramatic comeback from a seven-point deficit in the fourth quarter.

Newly-crowned MVP Kevin Quiambao led the comeback, scoring 11 of his 22 points in the fourth quarter and pulling nine rebounds.

Quiambao stated he was emotional after the win, having spent two days reflecting on his Game 1 mistakes and taking ownership of the team's fate.

He scored back-to-back contested triples to cap a decisive 8-0 run that put La Salle in front, 74-73, with 1:30 remaining.

Mike Phillips also contributed significantly, scoring 14 points for La Salle.

Kevin Quiambao was awarded the Most Valuable Player for the second consecutive season, becoming the first back-to-back MVP since Ben Mbala.

Game 3 of the championship rematch is on Sunday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

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