Green Archers edge Growling Tigers in overtime
The Green Archers are set to face the Growling Tigers in a crucial UAAP Season 87 men's basketball game on Wednesday, October 16.
Both teams have identical 7-1 win-loss records and this match will determine who takes the No. 1 spot in the tournament.
La Salle head coach Topex Robinson emphasized that being defending champions means every team will challenge them fiercely this season.
UST showed just how eager the rest of the field is to slow down La Salle, as they devoured a 20-point deficit and came within a made free throw of pulling off an upset.
Despite UST's strong performance, La Salle managed to secure a 94-87 overtime victory, extending their winning streak to five games.
Coach Robinson highlighted the importance of addressing turnovers, which led to 26 mistakes for La Salle against UST, and vowed to fine-tune these areas moving forward.
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