Far Eastern University continued its climb in the UAAP Season 89 men’s basketball standings after dispatching defending champion De La Salle University, 90-78, on Wednesday at the SM Mall of Asia Arena.
The Tamaraws seized control early and never surrendered their advantage, with their offense firing at a 50-percent clip from the field. FEU stretched its lead to 19 points at one point as it completed a second consecutive victory.
Kirby Mongcopa provided the scoring punch with 20 points, while Cabs Cabonilas supplied 17 as the Tamaraws received contributions from several players.
Jorick Bautista added 12 points, with Jedric Daa and Mo Konateh scoring 10 apiece for FEU.
The Tamaraws have now recovered from their opening-game defeat and improved to 2-1, putting them in a five-team tie at the top of the standings.
La Salle, meanwhile, struggled to keep pace with FEU’s offensive efficiency. Luis Pablo led the Green Archers with 15 points, while Andrei Dungo and Mason Amos finished with 10 apiece. (Adrian Co)
