Favored La Salle stays wary of underdog champion Ateneo in first Season 86 rivalry clash

MANILA, Philippines – A changing of the guard may be at hand in UAAP men’s basketball as reigning champion Ateneo takes on longtime rival La Salle in just the third game day of Season 86 this Wednesday, October 4, 6 pm, at the Mall of Asia Arena.

“Obviously, there’s a lot of hype, a lot of stories behind this but at the end of the day, Ateneo’s a worthy rival. That will never change. Coach Tab is a worthy rival, we’ll always compete against each other,” said the former NCAA and PBA tactician. Expected team leader Kai Ballungay disappeared with 4 points on 0-of-6 shooting and 4 fouls in 14 minutes. Gilas Pilipinas prospect Mason Amos chipped in just 2 points on a 1-of-4 clip, while Ange Kouame’s foreign student-athlete replacement Joseph Obasa also scored just 2 with 5 rebounds.

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