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Fighting Maroons determined to close out finals series in Game 2
The University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Maroons defeated the De La Salle University (DLSU) Green Archers, 97-67, in Game 1 of the UAAP Season 86 men's basketball finals.
UP extended its halftime lead in the third quarter with contributions from Francis Lopez and Harold Alarcon.
Harold Alarcon led UP with a game-high 21 points, ending La Salle's nine-game winning streak.
Francis Lopez contributed a double-double with 15 points and 11 rebounds, and will receive the Rookie of the Year award.
Mike Phillips led La Salle with 19 points and nine rebounds, while MVP frontrunner Kevin Quiambao had 11 points.
The Maroons shot better from the field (40.1% vs 38.6%), outrebounded La Salle 55-45, and capitalized on turnovers with a 24-2 advantage in points off errors.
This victory marks the most lopsided finals opener in the Final Four era.
Game 2 of the finals will be played on Sunday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum, with UP seeking to capitalize on their Game 1 dominance.
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