Jacob Cortez aided the La Salle Green Archers in acing their test against the Adamson Soaring Falcons in their opening game in UAAP men's basketball.
La Salle leaned on
Jacob Cortez to fend off Adamson, 60-58, for a winning start to its redemption bid in the UAAP Season 88 men's basketball at the UST Quadricentennial Pavilion in Manila Saturday, Sept. 20.
Cortez led the Green Archers in their comeback effort in the fourth quarter, finishing with 16 points, four rebounds and four assists.
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DLSU repeated over the Falcons after last playing against each other in the Final Four in the previous season.
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Luisa Morales is a sportswriter with a special interest in promoting women’s sports.
Her coverage highlights include the UAAP, PVL, Southeast Asian Games and the FIBA World Cup. She also follows Alex Eala, the Philippine women’s national football team and mixed martial arts.