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Gold challenges UP to 'work together' as another Game 3 looms
The De La Salle Green Archers dominated the University of the Philippines Fighting Maroons, 82-60, in Game 2 of the UAAP Season 86 men's basketball finals, forcing a do-or-die Game 3.
Francis Escandor led La Salle with 14 points, while Joshua David and CJ Austria contributed 12 and 11 points respectively.
Evan Nelle was instrumental with 12 rebounds, 10 assists, and five steals, complementing newly-crowned MVP Kevin Quiambao's nine points and 13 rebounds.
La Salle's defense held UP to just 29.0% field goal shooting and outrebounded them 58-46, significant improvements after their Game 1 loss.
For UP, Malick Diouf and CJ Cansino both scored 11 points, with Harold Alarcon adding 10.
UP coach Goldwin Monteverde encouraged his players to accept the Game 2 outcome and shift their focus to the winner-take-all match on Wednesday, stating, 'It is what it is, kung ano nangyari today... Importante rito may Game 3 pa, so ando'n pa 'yung tsansa namin.'
This marks the third consecutive season that UP has failed to close out their opponent in the UAAP Finals after winning Game 1.
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