Mason Amos faces the same team that he left for DLSU two years ago as the Green Archers aim to stain the Ateneo Blue Eagles’ immaculate start in the UAAP Season 88 men’s basketball tournament.
Mason Amos will face his former team as the DLSU Green Archers renew their rivalry against the unbeaten Ateneo Blue Eagles in the UAAP Season 88 men’s basketball tournament on Sunday, Oct. 5 at the Mall of Asia Arena.
Match time is at 5:00 p.m.
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Amos, who left Ateneo two years ago, will now go toe-to-toe with his old squad, aiming to help DLSU become the first team to hand Ateneo its first loss this season.
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The Green Archers are coming off a thrilling 74-72 victory over the FEU Tamaraws, with Doy Dungo leading the charge with 17 points and Amos adding 14.
It pushed the Green Archers to 2-1 win-loss record, with their only defeat coming at the hands of the UST Growling Tigers.
DLSU also enters the highly-anticipated matchup with psychological advantage, having won the last three meetings against Ateneo, including two by double digits.
(With reports from Pao Ambat)
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