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La Salle kicks off second-round rebound with rout of UE
The De La Salle Lady Archers secured a dominant victory against the University of the East (UE) Lady Warriors, avenging their earlier upset loss in the first round of the UAAP season.
La Salle established a commanding lead early in the game, outscoring UE 24-12 in the first quarter and extending it to 50-27 by halftime.
Despite a brief run by UE in the third quarter, La Salle quickly reasserted control by scoring 14 unanswered points to build a 30-point lead in the fourth.
La Salle's head coach Cholo Villanueva emphasized the team's focus on correcting mistakes and building better habits from their previous games.
This win improved the Lady Archers' record to 2-6, placing them in a tie with the Far Eastern University Lady Tamaraws for sixth and seventh place.
Tricia Mendoza led La Salle with 15 points, five rebounds, and two blocks, while Bernice Paraiso contributed 13 points, 10 rebounds, and four steals.
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