UP routs La Salle 97-67 in Game 1 of UAAP Finals

Updated FRI · DEC 1, 2023 · 5:20 AM

UP Fighting Maroons secured a dominant 97-67 victory over La Salle Green Archers in Game 1 of the UAAP Season 86 men's basketball finals on Wednesday, November 29.

La Salle coach Topex Robinson acknowledged that his team was caught off guard by UP’s physical defense and struggled with turnovers leading to 24 points off the ball.

Mike Phillips of La Salle urged his teammates to stay united and use this loss as motivation for Game 2 on Sunday, emphasizing their ability to bounce back from tough situations.

Kevin Quiambao, La Salle's MVP frontrunner, was limited to 11 points and 6 rebounds due to UP’s tight defensive strategy, while Francis Lopez and Harold Alarcon led the charge for UP with combined efforts in a crucial third quarter.

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HIGHLIGHTS: UP vs La Salle, UAAP Season 86 finals Game 1 – November 29