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Archers, Maroons go for first blood in UAAP finals trilogy
The La Salle Green Archers are set to face the University of the Philippines Fighting Maroons in the UAAP Season 88 men's basketball finals.
This championship matchup marks a trilogy, as both teams have faced each other in the finals for the past two seasons, splitting the crowns.
La Salle secured their finals spot by defeating the top-seeded National University Bulldogs in Game 2 of their Final Four series, despite having a twice-to-win disadvantage.
Rookie Jacob Cortez was a key player in La Salle's victory over NU, scoring a career-high 29 points.
The UP Fighting Maroons, last season's champions, are aiming for their second consecutive crown and fifth overall.
La Salle, the Season 86 champions, are seeking redemption and their 11th title.
Game 1 of the finals is scheduled for Thursday at the Mall of Asia Arena.
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The University of the Philippines (UP) and De La Salle University (DLSU) are set to face off in Game 1 of the UAAP Season 88 men's basketball finals, marking the third consecutive championship series between the two rival teams.
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De La Salle University forced a do-or-die Game 2 in the UAAP Season 88 Final Four with an 87-77 victory over the top-seeded National University.
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The University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Maroons will try to force a Game 3 against the De La Salle University (DLSU) Green Archers in the UAAP Season 88 men's basketball finals.
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The University of the Philippines (UP) Maroons will face La Salle in the UAAP Season 88 men's basketball Finals.
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The University of the Philippines Fighting Maroons and De La Salle University Green Archers are set to compete in a historic UAAP men's basketball Finals trilogy, the first in over three decades.
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