Day 7 of #UAAP79 saw DLSU nearly get upset by NU while FEU bounced back with a win over UE.
Here are comprehensive game recaps (adapted from Interaksyon):
DLSU over NU, 75-66
Box scores.
The De La Salle Green Archers got tested by the gritty NU Bulldogs, needing to erase a nine-point deficit in the second half to come up with a 75-66 win in UAAP Season 79 action Sunday at SMART-Araneta Coliseum.
Jeron Teng finished with 23 points while Ben Mbala collected 16 markers and 15 boards as the Green Archers improved to 4-0.
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| Jeron Teng and the Archers keep rolling. |
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| Ben Mbala continues to dominate. |
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| J-Jay Alejandro and the Bulldogs have been inconsistent. |
NU stood its ground against La Salle for three quarters, neutralizing Mbala with great team defense. The Bulldogs enjoyed their biggest lead at nine, 52-43, late in the third quarter.
But a 9-2 run capped by back-to-back Ricci Rivero baskets pulled La Salle within just two, 54-52, entering the final quarter.
Matt Salem scored 15 points while JJay Alejandro added 14 to lead NU (2-1) which dropped its first game of the season.
Lines of the Game:
Ben Mbala (DLSU) - 16pts, 15rebs, 1ast, 2stls, 1blk, 7/14 FGs.
Matt Salem (NU) - 15pts, 9rebs, 3asts, 1stl, 3 triples.
VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS:
FEU over UE, 67-59
Box scores.
The defending champion FEU Tamaraws outlasted UE in a tough encounter, 67-59, in UAAP Season 79 action on Sunday at the SMART-Araneta Coliseum.
Monbert Arong scored a career-high 16 points for FEU, while Axel Inigo added 12 markers.
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| Axel Iñigo dribbles past the UE defense. |
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| The Red Warriors remain winless. |
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| Raymar Jose put up a monster double-double. |
Raymar Jose also had a huge double-double with 11 point and a career-best 22 rebounds in the win.
The Tamaraws improved to 2-2 while the Red Warriors dropped to 0-3.
Lines of the Game:
Raymar Jose (FEU) - 11pts, 22rebs, 2asts.
Mark Olayon (UE) - 12pts, 6rebs, 1ast, 1stl.
VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS:
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