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Archers claim last semis spot
The La Salle Green Archers secured the fourth and final spot in the UAAP Final Four by defeating rival Ateneo Blue Eagles, 78-72.
This victory eliminated both Ateneo and Far Eastern University (FEU) from the tournament.
La Salle finished at No. 4 with an 8-6 record and will face the top-seeded NU Bulldogs in the semifinals.
The Green Archers overcame an 11-point deficit, with Mike Phillips adding 13 points and 16 rebounds, including the go-ahead tip-in, and Jacob Cortez sizzling with 20 points to seal the win.
The NU Bulldogs and UP Fighting Maroons, as the top two seeds, will enjoy twice-to-beat incentives in their respective Final Four matchups.
La Salle will face NU, while the UST Growling Tigers will battle the defending champion UP Fighting Maroons.
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The De La Salle Green Archers snapped a three-game losing streak with a crucial 87-82 victory against the UP Fighting Maroons, improving their UAAP Season 88 Final Four hopes.
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De La Salle University secured the final Final Four seat in the UAAP Season 88 men's basketball tournament by defeating rivals Ateneo, 78-72.
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The University of Santo Tomas (UST) secured the third seed in the UAAP Season 88 men's basketball tournament with an 8-5 record.
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The Ateneo Blue Eagles kept their Final Four hopes alive in the UAAP Season 88 men's basketball tournament by defeating the Adamson Soaring Falcons, 72-61.
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