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UP vs DLSU: The trilogy is on
The La Salle Green Archers have advanced to the UAAP Season 88 men's basketball finals after defeating the top-seeded National University Bulldogs in Game 2 of their Final Four matchup.
Despite a twice-to-win disadvantage, La Salle managed to secure a 78-73 victory at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
This win sets up a championship trilogy against the University of the Philippines Fighting Maroons, a rematch from the previous two seasons.
Rookie Jacob Cortez was instrumental in the Archers' victory, scoring a career-high 29 points, including crucial points in the final quarter, along with four rebounds and four assists.
Earl Abadam also contributed significantly with 14 points and three rebounds for La Salle.
La Salle's achievement marks them as the first fourth-seeded team to reach the finals since the University of Santo Tomas in UAAP Season 82.
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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 UAAP Season 88 Men's and Women's Basketball Final Four and stepladder playoffs began on Wednesday, December 3, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
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The University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Maroons secured their fifth consecutive UAAP finals appearance by defeating the University of Santo Tomas (UST) Growling Tigers, 82-81.
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La Salle coach Topex Robinson anticipates an unpredictable UAAP Finals series against UP, their third consecutive championship showdown.
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De La Salle University has secured a spot in the UAAP finals by defeating National University with a score of 78-73.
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