UE shocks La Salle – thanks to its lucky charm
Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Sat, 14 Sep 2019 09:23:10 +0000
Rey Suerte drained two triples in the last 15.4 seconds as University of the East shocked La Salle, 89-88, for its first victory in UAAP season 82 men’s basketball at the Mall of Asia Arena last Saturday.
Rey Suerte celebrates after powering UE to a stunning win over La Salle in the UAAP Season 82. (Rio Deluvio)
He rifled a step-back three-pointer for 86-85, before firing another in a swift retaliation for Aljun Melecio’s own three with 3.2 ticks left as the Warriors ended their three-game losing spell.
Suerte exploded for 31 points in a 5-of-7 shooting behind the arc while grabbing seven rebounds and dishing off three assists.
La Salle threatened in the last 29.6 seconds after Encho Serrano completed two charities to take an 85-83 lead but Suerte came to UE’s rescue.
The Archers absorbed their second defeat in three games despite Justine Baltazar posting 21 points and 17 boards. Melecio also added 21 points in a losing cause.