MANILA, Philippines — The postponed duel of La Salle and Ateneo will now serve as the finale to an anticipated photo finish race with Final Four seats at stake in the UAAP Season 88 men’s basketball.
The UAAP on Thursday announced the new date of the much-awaited match between the archrivals set on November 26 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum after its suspension last November 9 due to super typhoon Uwan.
But aside from the long-time animosity in the Blue-Green basketball war, major Final Four complications could also be up for grabs for a fitting finale in the main game at 4:30 p.m.
Ateneo escaped La Salle in the first round, 81-74, holding on despite nearly losing an enormous 33-point lead, for then a 4-0 start before losing four of its last five games.