(UPDATE) MANILA, Philippines — Defending champion De La Salle University outlasted University of the Philippines, 76-75, in Game 2 at the Mall of Asia Arena on Wednesday to push the UAAP Season 87 men's basketball Finals to a decider.
MANILA, Philippines — Defending champion De La Salle University outlasted University of the Philippines, 76-75, in Game 2 at the Mall of Asia Arena on Wednesday to push the UAAP Season 87 men's basketball Finals to a decider.Fueled by Kevin Quiambao's two triples and two baskets from Mike Phillips, the Green Archers erased a 66-73 defecit to lead by one, 76-75, in the last 1:07.
Game 3 is set on Sunday, Dec. 15 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.'I guess we made the necessary scouts in the end game and just gave us the opportunity to really- to connect from the outside,' said La Salle coach Topex Robinson.'I don't know what happened and I don't know what transpired but we're so grateful that we got to see another day and get to play another game of championship.
Salle Outlasts UP In Thriller Forces Decider
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