In Quezon City’s Smart Araneta Coliseum, De La Salle University’s Green Archers triumphed over the University of the Philippines Fighting Maroons with a decisive 82-60 victory in the second game of the UAAP Season 86 men’s basketball championship, held on Sunday.
Francis Escandor stood out for the Green Archers, scoring 14 points with an impressive 71 percent field goal accuracy.
The squad from Taft Avenue came into the game with renewed vigor, aiming for a strong comeback following their 30-point defeat in the first game.
The Green Archers’ superiority in rebounding was a game-changer, as they outperformed the Maroons with a 58-46 advantage.
Joshua David contributed significantly with 12 points and two rebounds, while CJ Austria added 11 points and five rebounds for La Salle.
For the Fighting Maroons, both Malick Diouf and CJ Cansino scored 11 points each.
The decisive Game 3, set to determine the championship, is scheduled for December 6 at the Big Dome.