Photos by Winston Baltasar / Write-ups by Yoyo Sarmenta (more photos on http://winstonbphoto.com)

La Salle evens series with impressive comeback win over Ateneo by Yoyo Sarmenta

“They were down, but certainly not out.

The La Salle Green Archers showed poise and resiliency as they completed a 92-83 come-from-behind win over the Ateneo Blue Eagles to level the UAAP Season 80 finals series at 1-1 on Wednesday at the Smart-Araneta Coliseum.”
Read more: http://sports.tv5.com.ph/basketball/collegehoops/article/la-salle-evens-series-with-impressive-comeback-win-over-ateneo#ixzz4zrwr6lVS

Thirdy Ravena lays up with Ben Mbala behind him

Ben Mbala says, “Not in my house.”

Santi Santillan with a putback

Aljun Melecio drives on Jolo Mendoza

Matt Nieto for two

Anton Asistio on the break with Andrei Caracut following behind

Coach Aldin Ayo shouts instructions

Andre Caracut drives on Raffy Verano

Coach Aldin Ayo is not happy about Kib Montalbo’s behind-the-back pass

JJ Atayde and the DLSU faithful enjoying the game

Emotional Ricci Rivero overcomes foul trouble to play hero for La Salle by Yoyo Sarmenta

“Ricci Rivero was called for his fourth foul with roughly three minutes remaining in Game 2 of the UAAP Season 80 finals series between the La Salle Green Archers and Ateneo Blue Eagles.

The defending champions were down 20 points, 48-28, and were on the verge of surrendering the title to their archrivals.”

Read more: http://sports.tv5.com.ph/basketball/collegehoops/article/emotional-ricci-rivero-overcomes-foul-trouble-to-play-hero-for-la-salle#ixzz4zrwPuoYz

Separate category for MVP? Ben Mbala says otherwise: ‘If you’re good, you’ll get it’ by Yoyo Sarmenta

Read more: http://sports.tv5.com.ph/basketball/collegehoops/article/separate-category-for-mvp-ben-mbala-says-otherwise-if-youre-good-youll-get-it#ixzz4zuImBG36

Tab Baldwin credits La Salle’s championship experience after Game 2 debacle by Yoyo Sarmenta

Read more: http://sports.tv5.com.ph/basketball/collegehoops/article/tab-baldwin-credits-la-salles-championship-experience-after-game-2-debacle#ixzz4zuLkplRz

UAAP: Mbala receives second MVP award; Ravena, Rivero part of Mythical Five by Yoyo Sarmenta

Read more: http://sports.tv5.com.ph/basketball/collegehoops/article/uaap-mbala-receives-second-mvp-award-ravena-rivero-part-of-mythical-five#ixzz4zrxkcAJH