Both Ateneo and La Salle are on their Season 87-best winning streaks as the sworn rivals meet again for round 2.
The DLSU Green Archers and Ateneo Blue Eagles will reignite their storied rivalry in round 2 of UAAP Season 87 men’s basketball, with both teams coming into the game with vastly different storylines from their first meeting.
Defending champions La Salle dominated the round 1 encounter and have since soared to a six-game winning streak, clinching the first Final Four spot with an impressive 9-1 record.
Led by MVP Kevin Quiambao and the impressive Mike Phillips, the Green Archers are looking to score another statement win as they charge towards the playoffs.
For Ateneo, however, the season has taken a sharp turn.
After starting 0-3, including the initial loss to La Salle, the Blue Eagles have since clawed their way back, winning three of their last six games and finding themselves back in the Final Four mix.
With a 3-6 record, Ateneo trails idle UST by just half a game for the fourth spot, making this a crucial game in the Blue Eagles’ revived playoff push.
Tip off will be at 6:30 p.m. live from the Mall of Asia Arena.
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[Editor's note: This article was generated by a member of the One Sports Digital team using AI, and then checked by the staff to ensure accuracy.]