The De La Salle Green Archers emerged as winner in the first encounter of the arch-rival team as the game ended with 82-73 score card in favor of the Green Archers.
The game ended with the final score at 82-73 after DLSU rallied in the second half to overcome a double-digit deficit. The depending champion Blue Eagles tried to take the lead back but La Salle completely took over the game in the last few minutes.
For the past few years the game between the DLSU Green Archers and the Ateneo Blue Eagles is one of the most attended game in the UAAP.
Watch the last two minutes video between DLSU and Ateneo: