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La Salle rules BLIA Cup in Taiwan
La Salle rules BLIA Cup in Taiwan
ABS-CBN News
Published Jul 31, 2017 05:24 PM PHT
MANILA, Philippines – The De La Salle Green Archers showed that they are getting ready to defend their UAAP crown by sweeping the Buddha Light International Association (BLIA) Cup in Kaohsiung, Taiwan last weekend.
MANILA, Philippines – The De La Salle Green Archers showed that they are getting ready to defend their UAAP crown by sweeping the Buddha Light International Association (BLIA) Cup in Kaohsiung, Taiwan last weekend.
The Season 79 champions crushed French side Universite de Lyon, 93-74, on Sunday to complete a five-game sweep of the competition.
The Season 79 champions crushed French side Universite de Lyon, 93-74, on Sunday to complete a five-game sweep of the competition.
Reigning UAAP Most Valuable Player Ben Mbala led the way for La Salle with 26 points and 13 rebounds, while reigning Rookie of the Year Aljun Melecio added 19 markers.
Reigning UAAP Most Valuable Player Ben Mbala led the way for La Salle with 26 points and 13 rebounds, while reigning Rookie of the Year Aljun Melecio added 19 markers.
According to a report from DLSU Sports, La Salle was in control most of the way, and led 66-53 entering the final frame before fending off a last-ditch rally by the French team.
According to a report from DLSU Sports, La Salle was in control most of the way, and led 66-53 entering the final frame before fending off a last-ditch rally by the French team.
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Mbala was named MVP of the tournament.
Mbala was named MVP of the tournament.
Your BLIA Cup 2017 Champs!
Ben Mbala claims MVP Award#GoLaSalle #BLIACup2017 pic.twitter.com/v6HQC5Iweh
— DLSU Sports (@dlsusports) July 30, 2017
Your BLIA Cup 2017 Champs!
— DLSU Sports (@dlsusports) July 30, 2017
Ben Mbala claims MVP Award#GoLaSalle #BLIACup2017 pic.twitter.com/v6HQC5Iweh
La Salle's campaign in the BLIA Cup included a 110-103 victory over the host country's Chie Hsin University on Tuesday, followed by an 84-81 win over Vanguard University.
La Salle's campaign in the BLIA Cup included a 110-103 victory over the host country's Chie Hsin University on Tuesday, followed by an 84-81 win over Vanguard University.
They defeated another Taiwanese team, Chung Chou University, 97-74, then advanced to the Finals after beating Tsinghua University of Beijing, 103-95.
They defeated another Taiwanese team, Chung Chou University, 97-74, then advanced to the Finals after beating Tsinghua University of Beijing, 103-95.
(For more sports coverage, visit the ABS-CBN Sports website.)
(For more sports coverage, visit the ABS-CBN Sports website.)
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