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UAAP: La Salle snatches wins over UST, Ateneo to stay in hunt in men's chess
De La Salle University reignited their championship hopes in the UAAP Season 88 men's chess tournament with two crucial victories over the weekend.
The Green Woodpushers secured back-to-back wins, notably defeating the defending champions University of Santo Tomas (UST) with a score of 3-1.
Following an initial slump of three consecutive losses, La Salle has now achieved three straight wins, including a 2.5-1.5 triumph against Ateneo de Manila University.
These victories propelled La Salle to third place in the standings with nine match points, inching closer to frontrunners UST (12) and Far Eastern University (10).
Angele Biete secured a pivotal win on the top board against Ateneo's Eowyn Jullado, while Cyril Telesforo delivered crucial victories on Board 3, including a win against Ritchie Abeleda.
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The De La Salle University Green Archers defeated the University of the Philippines Fighting Maroons, 72-69, in a finals rematch despite the absence of key players Kean Baclaan and Mason Amos.
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University of Santo Tomas is one match point away from claiming the UAAP Season 88 boys' chess championship after holding defending champion Far Eastern University-Diliman to a 2-2 draw.
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The Ateneo Blue Eagles defeated the De La Salle University Green Archers 81-74, extending their undefeated streak in the UAAP Season 88 men's basketball tournament to 4-0.
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