The UP Fighting Maroons thwarted a comeback attempt by the La Salle Green Archers, holding on to a 67-64 win in an instant classic to remain unblemished.
MANILA, Philippines – The UP Fighting Maroons thwarted a comeback attempt by the La Salle Green Archers, holding on to a 67-64 win in an instant classic to remain unblemished in UAAP Season 86 hoops Wednesday night at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City.
Kevin Quiambao then missed a 3-pointer and CJ Austria missed a putback from point-blank range as UP ran to the other end. A Quiambao 3-pointer gave the Archers a 12-point upperhand, 50-38, in the early stages of the third. Reigning champion Nueva Ecija thwarted Pasay in Game 2, 71-62, to complete a series sweep and roar on to the semifinals of...
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