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MANILA, Philippines — Jeron Teng did it again.
Exactly a week after scoring a game-winner, the sophomore forward sank the go-ahead basket to lift De La Salle University to a 57-55 win over National University in the 76th UAAP men’s basketball tournament on Sunday, September 8 at the Mall of Asia Arena.
Both squads battled toe-to-toe throughout the game, with no team blinking in a battle with massive stakes.
After the Bulldogs built a 52-43 lead with 5 minutes left, the Green Archers went on an 11-1 blast spearheaded by Jeron Teng, who made 4 straight free-throws to shove the Taft-based squad ahead.
Ray Parks stopped the bleeding for NU with a basket with 1:01 left before Teng recovered his own miss to seal the deal for La Salle.
Teng starred with 21 points and 7 rebounds as the Archers won their 6th straight game and grabbed a share of the top spot with the Bulldogs and idle Far Eastern University with a 9-4 record.
Jason Perkins also helped out the Green and White with 18 markers and 10 boards.
La Salle will face University of Santo Tomas in their last elimination-round outing on Saturday, September 14 while NU will take on Ateneo de Manila University on Wednesday, September 11.
Parks paced the Bulldogs with 19 points, 5 rebounds and 3 blocks even as Gelo Alolino had 15 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists for NU.
The Growling Tigers and the Blue Eagles are fighting for the last Final Four slot, with both teams toting a 7-5 record. – Rappler.com
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