La Salle is UAAP 79th season champion
MANILA - De La Salle Green Archers had one mindset as they entered Game 2 of the UAAP Season 79 men's basketball Finals.No more Game 3, that is.With one goal, the Archers completed the Finals Sweep today against Ateneo Eagles at the Smart Araneta Coliseum with a 79-72 triumph. Jeron Teng led La Salle with his season-high 28 points.UAAP Season Most Valuable Player Ben Mbala ended his career in college basketball with 18 points, including a thunderous dunk at least 2 minutes before the game was over.Mike Nieto topped Ateneo with 18 points.Scoresand LA SALLE 79 – Teng 28, Mbala 18, Montalbo 9, Melecio 7, Caracut 5, Perkins 4, Torres 3, Tratter 2, P. Rivero 2, Sargent 1.ATENEO 72 – Mi. Nieto 18, Wong 10, Verano 10, Asistio 9, Go 8, Ikeh 6, Ma. Nieto 4, Ravena 3, Black 2, Tolentino 2.Quartersand 22-16, 45-35, 59-52, 79-72.