The De La Salle University Green Archers avenged their opening day lost by conquering the University of the Philippines Fighting Maroons on their second outing with the final score at 96-84.
DLSU star Jeron Teng topscored for the Archers with 20 points, while Perkins added with 20 points and Vosotros contributed with 15 points. The University of the Philippines converted 50% of their three-point shots (14-of-28), but only made 16-of-42 two-point field goals.
The Archers attempted only with 12 triples, making seven, and made 31 of their 68 two-point field goals. UP’s Marata led all scorers with 21 points, a UAAP career high, while rookie Kyles Lao scored with 18 points and Asilum added with 12 points.
The scores:
DLSU 96 – Teng 20, Perkins 20, Vosotros 15, N. Torres 14, T. Torres 14, De La Paz 7, Van Opstal 6, Bolick 0
UP 84 – Marata 21, Lao 18, Asilum 12, Suarez 9, Ball 8, Soyud 5, Pascual 3, Ligad 3, Gallarza 3, Desiderio 2, Wong 2, Amar 2
Quarter-scoring: 24-19, 48-44, 75-67, 96-84