UAAP: Vhoris Marasigan, La Salle eye share of second in rematch with winless UE

The DLSU Green Archers are set to face the UE Red Warriors for the first time since their fiery opening-round encounter in UAAP Season 88 men's basketball. The match will take place on Wednesday, October 29, at 4:30 p.m. at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City, with La Salle aiming to secure a share of the second spot alongside champion UP. UE enters the game without Wellon Lingolingo and head coach Chris Gavina.

DLSU struggled early in the season, losing three of their first five games, but has since surged with three consecutive wins. Their latest victory came against UST, where an explosive start allowed them to maintain control throughout the game.

In the win over UST, JC Macalalag led the Green Archers with 18 points, four rebounds, and three assists, while Jacob Cortez added 12 points, and Vhoris Marasigan and Earl Abadam each contributed 10 points.

The previous meeting between the teams featured a dramatic 111-110 overtime comeback by La Salle, which was marred by Wello Lingolingo's ejection for a disqualifying foul on Kean Baclaan, leading to Lingolingo's ongoing three-game suspension.