After a challenging stretch, can the DLSU Green Archers block out the distractions and deliver a much-needed win against reigning champion UP in their first clash of UAAP Season 88?
La Salle looks to chalk up its first win streak of UAAP Season 88, but the Green Archers are on a collision course with the red-hot UP Fighting Maroons in a Finals rematch on Sunday, Oct. 19, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
Match time is at 4:30 p.m.
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At 3-3, La Salle is in a rough patch and searching for consistency after a rocky start currently put the team outside of the Final Four picture.
La Salle clawed back from a 21-point deficit to edge UE 111-110 in the team's last outing, with Jacob Cortez pouring in 26 points to earn Player of the Game honors.
The triumph, however, came at a cost: guard Kean Baclaan suffered a season-ending MCL injury, joining big man Mason Amos on the sidelines.
Against the defending champions, the Green Archers must summon every ounce of teamwork and grit to pull off a much-need win to stay within striking distance of the semifinals.
(With reports from Pao Ambat)
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[Editor's note: This article was written by a member of the One Sports Digital with the help of AI, and then checked by the staff to ensure accuracy.]