Metro Manila (CNN Philippines) — De La Salle Green Archers turned back UE Red Warriors, 72-64, in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) on Wednesday (October 14) at the Smart-Araneta Coliseum.
In tow was Jeron Teng, who scattered 20 points, six rebounds, and three assists to help La Salle nail the third spot with a 5-4 win-loss record.
Thomas Torres added 15 points, seven of which he scored in the second quarter as the Archers built an 11-point spread heading into the break, 41-30.
La Salle led by as many as 13 points, but the rugged UE side made sure it wouldn’t go down without a fight.
The Warriors opened the second half with an 8-to-nothing run and were within striking distance the rest of the way.
Chris Javier and Renz Palma scored 14 points apiece for UE, which slid to 3-6.
The scores:
La Salle 72 — Teng 20, Torres 15, Muyang 9, Rivero 8, Torralba 8, Perkins 7, Sargent 3, Langston 2, Navarro 0.
UE 64 — Javier 14, Palma 14, Batiller 9, P. Varilla 8, Derige 6, Manalang 6, Charcos 5, J. Varilla 2, Abanto 0, De Leon 0, Gagate 0, Gonzales 0, Penuela 0, Yu 0.
Quarterscores: 19-16, 41-30, 55-50, 72-64.
