Romwel Anzures

De La Salle University’s Luis Pablo in action against University of the Philippines in UAAP Season 88. Photo from UAAP Media.

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<div style="line-height:1.5"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1760874610327UAAP 88 MBB DLSU vs. UP - Luis Pablo-6616.jpeg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="De La Salle University’s Luis Pablo in action against University of the Philippines in UAAP Season 88. Photo from UAAP Media."/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">De La Salle University’s Luis Pablo in action against University of the Philippines in UAAP Season 88. <em>Photo from UAAP Media.</em></span></span></span></div><p>MANILA (<strong>UPDATED</strong>) — An undermanned De La Salle University outlasted defending champion University of the Philippines, 72-69, in a thrilling UAAP Season 88 affair on Sunday at the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City.</p><p>Luis Pablo led the Green Archers, putting up 14 points against his former squad in the rematch of the Seasons 86 and 87 Finals, while Earl Abadam and Vhoris Marasigan stepped up in crunch time by listing nine and six markers, respectively. </p><p>Despite missing Kean Baclaan and Mason Amos as the two prized recruits are both dealing with MCL tears, the Taft-based cagers have won their fourth in seven games.</p><p>&quot;Yes, no Kean and no Mason, but also no excuses,&quot; said La Salle head coach Topex Robinson. </p><p>&quot;As I always say: If we are going to come out, and whatever the result is, as long as we just give it our best,&quot; he added. &quot;We know that we are going up against the defending champions, and it was always going to be a test of character for us.&quot;</p><div><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/basketball/2025/10/19/uaap-no-kean-and-no-mason-but-still-no-excuses-for-la-salle-topex-2136">READ: No Kean and no Mason, but still no excuses for La Salle — Topex</a></div><div><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/basketball/2025/10/19/uaap-ex-fighting-maroon-luis-pablo-downplays-revenge-game-2202">READ: Ex-Fighting Maroon Luis Pablo downplays ‘revenge game’</a></div><p>Tied at 69 in the payoff period, Marasigan put La Salle on top by two points after he cleaned up the mess of Abadam, while Mike Phillips split his charities for a 72-69 advantage with still 13.1 seconds left. </p><p>This gave UP enough time to send the game to overtime, but Chico Briones missed his three-pointer before the buzzer expired as the Fighting Maroons saw their four-game winning streak come to an end.</p><p>Harold Alarcon led the Fighting Maroons with 13 points, eight rebounds, and seven assists, while Terrence Fortea, Gerry Abadiano, and Francis Nnoruka each scored 12 markers.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>The Scores:</strong></div><p><strong>DLSU 72</strong> – Pablo 14, Cortez 12, Phillips 12, Gollena 12, Abadam 9, Marasigan 5, Dungo 4, Daep 2, Macalalag 1, Nwankwo 1.</p><p><strong>UP 69</strong> – Alarcon 13, Abadiano 12, Nnoruka 12, Fortea 12, Remogat 7, Stevens 4, Bayla 2, Torres 2, Belmonte 2, Alter 2, Palanca 1, Yniguez 0, Briones 0.</p><p><strong>Quarterscores</strong>: 20-27, 46-41, 57-60, 72-69.</p>

<p>An undermanned De La Salle University outlasted defending champion University of the Philippines, 72-69, in a thrilling #UAAPSeason88 affair on Sunday.</p>

An undermanned De La Salle University outlasted defending champion University of the Philippines, 72-69, in a thrilling #UAAPSeason88 affair on Sunday.

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UAAP: Undermanned La Salle outlasts UP in thriller

Rom Anzures,

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Published Oct 19, 2025 07:53 PM PHT

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Updated Oct 19, 2025 10:53 PM PHT

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