La Salle blasts UST for 11-0 record

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La Salle blasts UST for 11-0 record
(UPDATED) The Green Archers remain on top of the standings with 11 straight victories while the Growling Tigers drop to a 3-8 record

MANILA, Philippines (UPDATED) – Title favorites De La Salle University continue to roll in the UAAP Season 79 men’s basketball tournament, blasting the hapless University of Santo Tomas, 99-56, in the league’s first 40-point victory since 2011 on Sunday, October 23 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

The Green Archers stayed undefeated with 11 straight victories and officially clinched a twice-to-beat advantage should there be a Final Four series this year.

With La Salle poised for a sweep, they are expected to automatically reach the Finals while 3 other teams will compete in step-ladder format.

This became UST’s worst loss since Imperium handled statistics in 2003, surpassing the previous 38-point drubbing also against La Salle in the first round this season.

Big man Ben Mbala dropped 21 points on 5-of-7 field goals and 11-of-15 free throws. He also pulled down 15 rebounds and recorded 5 blocks.

Jeron Teng contributed 16 points plus 4 rebounds and 3 assists, while Justine Baltazar had 10 markers and 12 boards. Every Archer fielded in had at least two points.

Louie Vigil carried the Growling Tigers with 18 points and 7 rebounds. Henri Subido added 9 markers as UST, last season’s finalist, slid to a 3-8 record.

After a close opening quarter, the Green Archers pulled away in the second for a 45-23 halftime lead. They kept pounding the Growling Tigers in the second half, leading by as much as 93-47 with over two minutes remaining.

That 46-point lead was also the biggest lead for this season so far. – Rappler.com

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