UP dominates De La Salle 97-67 in UAAP finals opener

Updated THU · NOV 30, 2023 · 5:30 AM

UP dominated De La Salle in the UAAP men's basketball finals on Wednesday, winning 97-67.

The Maroons' strong performance included better shooting, more rebounds, and fewer turnovers compared to their opponents.

Francis Lopez contributed 15 points and 11 rebounds while Harold Alarcon scored 21 points.

UP doubled its halftime lead after CJ Cansino's triple made it 77-53 in the third quarter.

Coach Goldwin Monteverde emphasized that winning the series is not achieved with just one game, urging his team to focus on improving for Game 2.

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