Green Archers force Game 3 in UAAP finals

Updated Thu, December 12, 2024 at 6:14 PM Published Tue, December 10, 2024 at 7:12 PM

The La Salle Green Archers forced a do-or-die Game 3 in the UAAP Season 87 men's basketball finals by defeating the University of the Philippines Fighting Maroons, 76-75, tying the series at 1-1.

Back-to-back UAAP Most Valuable Player Kevin Quiambao led La Salle with 22 points and nine rebounds, scoring crucial points in the fourth quarter.

He hit two consecutive triples to give them a 74-73 lead with two minutes left, including one over Quentin Millora-Brown.

Mike Phillips contributed with key baskets, including the go-ahead layup off a Quiambao pass, making the score 76-75 with 53.1 seconds left.

Francis Lopez and Gerry Abadiano of UP missed critical opportunities in the final seconds, preventing UP from sweeping the finals.

La Salle coach Topex Robinson expressed gratitude for the win, stating that the team held onto their faith and supported each other, and they are excited for the championship game.

This victory prevented UP from sweeping the finals and tied the series at 1-1, setting up a winner-take-all Game 3 for the championship.

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