27 October 2018
By Maxine Louise Lagman
Manila, Philippines – De La Salle University continued its winning ways and defeated Far Eastern University, 65-57, on Saturday and clinched solo third in the UAAP Season 81 men’s basketball tournament at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
The Green Archers had a hard time shaking the Tamaraws off their back as La Salle kept a one-point lead until the third quarter, 48-47.
However, La Salle put on a strong defense that blocked FEU from scoring any points in a span of six minutes in the payoff period.
Aljun Melecio capped off an 8-0 run after a triple and two freebies in the final seconds of the game, giving La Salle a nine-point cushion, 62-53.
Justine Baltazar paved the way for La Salle with 15 points, six rebounds and two blocks, while Santi Santillan had a double-double record of 12 markers and 14 boards.
On the other hand, Arvin Tolentino, who came back to the tournament after a one-game suspension, finished with 20 points as FEU dropped to fifth place.
The Scores:
LA SALLE 65 – Baltazar 15, Santillan 12, Melecio 7, Montalbo 7, Caracut 7, Bates 7, Dyke 5, Serrano 5, Go 0, Manuel 0.
FEU 57 – Tolentino 20, Parker 6, Stockton 6, Escoto 5, Iñigo 5, Ramirez 5, Cani 4, Comboy 3, Eboña 3, Bienes 0, Tuffin 0.
QUARTER SCORES: 14-13, 34-34, 48-47, 65-57
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