Lopez takes blame for Game 2 loss, coach backs him

Updated Fri, December 13, 2024 at 3:07 PM Published Wed, December 11, 2024 at 10:20 PM

University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Maroons player Francis Lopez took accountability for missed free throws and turnovers in their crucial Game 2 loss to De La Salle University (DLSU) Green Archers.

Lopez missed four free throws in the final moments of the game, which UP lost by a single point, 75-76.

A late turnover by Lopez also contributed to UP's inability to execute a potential game-winning play.

Despite the critical errors, UP head coach Goldwin Monteverde affirmed that his trust in Lopez remains intact.

This loss forces a deciding Game 3 in the UAAP Finals series between UP and DLSU, with UP heading to a winner-take-all Game 3 for the fourth consecutive season.

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