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MANILA, Philippines – Thomas Torres and the De La Salle University Green Archers survived a gritty stand from the Southwestern University Cobras to score a 64-54 win in Game 1 of the 2013 Philippine Collegiate Champions League (PCCL) on Monday, December 16, at the Filoil Flying V Arena in San Juan.
La Salle showed no mercy in the first 3 quarters, leading by as much as 22 points but had to weather a huge storm from the Cobras in the payoff period to prevail.
Adams Mohammed, Monbert Arong, and Landry Sanjo helped SWU whittle down the deficit to just 11, 52-61, with just over 3 minutes left in the final canto.
Torres then came up with the big plays to salvage the match for the reigning UAAP champs. The former La Salle Greenie came up with a key steal and three-point play that sealed the game for the Green Archers.
Jeron Teng and Thomas Torres anchored the Green Archers’ powerful attack in the first quarter, combining for 15 points to outscore the Cobras, 21-8. Torres finished with 12 first half points as De La Salle sat on a comfortable 34-21 edge at the break.
Jason Perkins picked up where Torres left off, pouring baskets in the third period as DLSU buried Southwestern U. A buzzer-beating jumper by Gabby Reyes pushed La Salle’s lead to its biggest at 54-32 at the end of 3 quarters.
La Salle, the 2008 PCCL champions, will try to close out the series tomorrow at the same venue.
Earlier, Clint Doliguez exploded for 28 points, 10 rebounds, 3 steals, and 3 blocks as Hope Christian High School edged La Salle Greenhills, 77-72, in an exhibition match. – with reports from Levi Verora/Rappler.com
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