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Champion aura: La Salle routs once-unbeaten UP, averts scare to rise to first-round lead
The De La Salle University Green Archers defeated the University of the Philippines Fighting Maroons, 68-56, to conclude the first round of UAAP Season 87 men's basketball.
The win gave the defending champions Green Archers a 6-1 record, securing a first-place tiebreaker against the Fighting Maroons who also hold the same standing.
Reigning MVP Kevin Quiambao led La Salle with a double-double of 20 points and 10 rebounds, despite a 6-of-18 shooting night, while Joshua David contributed 14 points.
The Green Archers showed their championship mettle by staging a crucial 7-0 run in the fourth quarter to break a 42-all tie and secure the victory.
The UP Fighting Maroons played without their point guards JD Cagulangan and Janjan Felicilda.
La Salle shot 40% from the field, while UP struggled with a 21% shooting percentage.
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De La Salle University defeated the previously undefeated University of the Philippines 68-56, handing UP their first loss in UAAP Season 87 and securing the top seed due to the 'win over the other' rule.
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Mike Phillips led De La Salle to a 77-68 victory over University of the East, securing their solo top spot in the UAAP Season 87 men's basketball tournament with a 7-1 record.
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The De La Salle University Green Archers secured an 88-67 victory over the University of Santo Tomas Growling Tigers in the UAAP Season 87 men's basketball tournament.
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Defending champions De La Salle University are aiming for revenge against the University of the East (UE) in a highly anticipated rematch during the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) Season 87 men's basketball tournament.
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The University of the Philippines (UP) Maroons defeated the University of Santo Tomas (UST) Tigers 81-70, extending their winning streak to six games in UAAP Season 87 men's basketball.
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