UP player dedicates career-high performance to late grandfather, leads team to victory

UP player Quentin Millora-Brown dedicated his performance in Game 1 of the UAAP Finals to his late grandfather and led UP to a 73-65 victory over La Salle on Sunday at the Araneta Coliseum.

Millora-Brown, playing in his first finals game, turned in a career-high 17 points with an efficient 7-of-11 shooting, nine rebounds, three assists, and two steals, providing crucial support for UP in the second half.

Despite La Salle's Mike Phillips recording a double-double of 17 points and 11 rebounds plus five assists and a steal, he praised Millora-Brown’s energy and hustle.

Phillips emphasized that the entire team must work together to limit Millora-Brown's impact in Game 2, stressing the importance of unity and belief in themselves.

UP now holds a 1-0 lead in the series and could clinch their first championship title if they win Game 2 on Wednesday at Mall of Asia Arena.