For some reasons, La Salle He was very lucky with the timing.

In the last two play dates, which were rescheduled due to venue availability and bad weather, the defending champions were unaffected, allowing them to stay in their rhythm.

The coach said, “It is. Maswerte siguro and this is good for us in a way because it will not affect our preparations. But even if you are not affected, even if your matches are postponed, eventually you will continue to play these matches.” Topex Robinson.

Even if the Green Archers are the first team to book tickets to the tournament UAAP Season 87 Mentor at men’s basketball Final Four reminds his boys to no longer fall into the trap of complacency with rivals and resurgents Ateneo This Saturday is the next stop of their schedule at the Mall of Asia Arena.

“La Salle-Ateneo, that will never change,” Robinson said of the 6:30 p.m. rivalry game. “No matter where you are right now and no matter what situation you are in, you will forget everything because it will be Ateneo.”

La Salle didn’t need to get lucky with its effort to get to 9-1.

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1-2 punch Kevin Quiambao And Mike Phillips It has been a knockout for the Taft side all season and has allowed the players to: Joshua David And CJ Austria Playing exceptionally well in the 70-45 series. Adamson last saturday.

But Robinson remains cautious, especially as the Blue Eagles revived their playoff hopes with two straight wins to improve to 3-6 after a 67-64 heist on the road. University of Santo Tomas.

“We know they’re making good progress as well. Their guys are really buying into the system and there’s always going to be excitement. You’re playing one of the best programs and there’s a lot of history in that and we’re grateful.” Be a part of it. “More than anything, we are very excited to play with our valuable opponents,” he said.

Ateneo kicker Tab BaldwinOn the other hand, he doesn’t want to get caught up in the chatter of any competitive game.

Although they were happy to achieve some victories in the second round, the process of accelerating the growth of the young Katipunan team continues.

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“It takes some of the pressure off, it eases some things, but actually we’re trying to mature a lot of young players, a lot of players who don’t have significant experience. A lot of the players in that group have had to be replaced. It has to do with the development of the players who are expected to be here this season,” he said.

UE and NU took part in critical competition

Meanwhile, Eastern University dusting off his sneakers while stealing a recharged sneaker after a two-week break National University at 2pm

The Red Warriors did not expect such a long break after their 77-68 defeat to La Salle last September 12, but the coach Jack Santiago The team is sticking to the positives as they take advantage of this lull to recover from injuries in hopes of improving their 5-3 card.

Bulldogs, on the other hand, are in the same boat as the coach Jeff Napa I hope they have some free time left in the last match they lost 65-58 on October 16th. Far Eastern University – Will help Johnson’s side get back into their rhythm.

Sitting at the bottom of the standings at 2-7, all of National U’s assignments are essentially must-win matches if they are to still have a chance of making it to the semi-finals of a puncher.

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