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Kennedy Caacbay

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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib fr-fil" style="width:900px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1729945821414UAAP MBB - Kevin Quiambao-7794.jpg" style="width:900px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-fil"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">La Salle superstar Kevin Quiambao in action. <em>UAAP Media </em></span></span></span></div><p>MANILA, Philippines <strong>(UPDATED)</strong> – Kevin Quiambao showed on Saturday why he&#x27;s the reigning Most Valuable Player (MVP) in the UAAP men&#x27;s basketball tournament.</p><p>Quiambao showcased his offensive prowess, resetting his career-high at 33 points built on five triples to tow defending champion De La Salle University past Ateneo de Manila University, 80-65, in their Season 87 round 2 matchup at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City.</p><p>The La Salle superstar grabbed 13 rebounds, had two assists and a steal, and was the only Green Archer in double-digit territory.</p><div><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/2024/10/25/uaap-surging-la-salle-looks-to-extend-winning-streak-vs-ateneo-1819" id="isPasted"><strong>READ: UAAP: Surging La Salle looks to extend winning streak vs Ateneo</strong></a></div><p>His previous career-best was 29 points which was just renewed 10 days ago when they played against University of Santo Tomas.</p><p>&quot;Actually, yesterday during our mass, there was a chance I get to see a glance of him [Kevin Quiambao] on my right. Sabi ko, parang &#x27;sobrang bait naman ni Lord [na] binigay &#x27;tong mamang &#x27;to sa amin,&#x27;&quot; said coach Topex Robinson during the postgame press conference.</p><p>&quot;I think what I really admire about KQ is the work that he puts it,&quot; Robinson added.</p><div><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/2024/10/22/uaap-postpones-wednesday-games-due-to-tropical-storm-kristine-2210"><strong>READ: UAAP postpones college basketball, HS volleyball Wednesday games due to tropical storm Kristine</strong></a></div><div><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/2024/10/23/still-a-lot-of-work-to-be-done-for-ateneo-despite-win-streak-says-coach-tab-1507"><strong>READ: Still a lot of work to be done for Ateneo despite win streak, says Coach Tab</strong></a></div><p>Quiambao, although, downplayed his premier scoring night, saying he was just doing what he was told—sticking to the game plan.</p><p>&quot;Nag-stick lang ako sa system, kung ano lang &#x27;yung pinapagawa, kumbaga nag-stick lang kami sa game plan.&quot;</p><p>Just when the Blue Eagles trimmed the La Salle lead to single digits at the 3:47 mark in the payoff period, 75-64, Quiambao shut down the late rally of the Katipunan cagers with a massive slam.</p><p>Mike Phillips followed it through with a second-chance conversion and Joshua David put away Ateneo for good after his basket from the rainbow country bounced in luckily.</p><p>La Salle (10-1) stretched its unbeaten streak to league-best seven matches, while the Blue Eagles dropped down to 3-7.</p><p>Jared Bahay paced the losing side with his best scoring output by far, listing 22 points to go along with four dimes and two boards.</p><div> </div><div><strong>The scores:</strong></div><p><strong>DLSU (80) – </strong>Quiambao 33, David 9, Gollena 9, Austria 7, Marasigan 7, Macalalag 5, M. Phillips 4, Ramiro 3, Gonzales 2, Dungo 1, Agunanne 0.</p><p><strong>Ateneo (65) –</strong> Bahay 22, Koon 9, Porter 8, Tuano 8, Espinosa 6, Lazaro 6, Quitevis 5, Bongo 1, Balogun 0, Ong 0, Gamber 0, Espina 0.</p><p><strong>Quarterscores: </strong>17-11, 42-33, 63-48, 80-65</p><div><strong>RELATED VIDEO:</strong></div><div><script data-wid="auto" type="text/javascript" src="https://content.viralize.tv/display/?zid=AAEyze-tm4MR6kEa&amp;cid=ABPFrIViv3iO2Sfj&amp;activation=click&amp;vip_mode=playing&amp;vip_position=bottom-right"></script></div>

<p>Kevin Quiambao showed on Saturday why he's the reigning Most Valuable Player (MVP) in the UAAP men's basketball tournament.</p>

Kevin Quiambao showed on Saturday why he's the reigning Most Valuable Player (MVP) in the UAAP men's basketball tournament.

UAAP: KQ resets career-high as La Salle dumps Ateneo in rivalry action

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UAAP: KQ resets career-high as La Salle dumps Ateneo in rivalry action

Kennedy Caacbay,

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Published October 26, 2024 09:01 PM PHT

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Updated October 26, 2024 10:53 PM PHT

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