(Photo Credit: Mico Ongkeko, SLAM Philippines) De La Salle Green Archers def. Ateneo Blue Eagles 92-83 Notable Players: Kib Montalbo (9 points, 5 assists and 3 steals) and Andrei Caracut (13 points, 3 rebounds), DLSU: These two were arguably the main reasons for La Salle's resurgence during the second half. Kib played some terrific defense, while Andrei was his usual steady self on offense. Most importantly, as cliche as it may be, they kept on fighting and didn't give up. Ben Mbala (20 points, 16 rebounds, 3 steals and 4 blocks) and Ricci Rivero (18 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists), DLSU: They were on the verge of breaking down, but their captains (Kib and Prince) got them back on track to wreck havoc on Ateneo. Ben broke out of his slump and regained confidence, while Ricci ignored foul trouble to produce for La Salle. Thirdy Ravena (20 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists) and Aaron Black (15 points, 6/8 FG), Ateneo: The former Blue Eaglets tried their best to ...

(Photo Credit: Joseph Nebrida, GoArchers.com) De La Salle Green Archers def UST Growling Tigers 115-86 Notable Players: Ben Mbala, DLSU (28 points, 50% Field Goal percentage, 9 rebounds, 4 offensive boards, 2 assists and 2 steals):  Despite racking up season-low numbers (I laugh in fear as I read these lines. These are season low for Ben. INSANE - Ed), still a monster game for the kid from Cameroon.  Mbala was methodical, deliberate and disciplined as the La Salle star not only escalated the lead in the second quarter by exploding for 12 points, but also limited his turnovers to only 2.  Sharing the ball using crisp and fast passes enabled the other Green Archers to get involved in the flow. Andrei Caracut, DLSU (14 points, 5 assists, 2 steals 56% field goal percentage):  The former San Beda Red Cub showed tenacity by adhering to the Mayhem system and backstopped the Archers by tending the back court with high level of effectiveness.  Caracut was ...

(Photo Credit: Joaqui Flores, Tiebreaker Times) Final Score: De La Salle Green Archers def. FEU Tamaraws 95-90 Notable Players: Aljun Melecio, DLSU (29 points, 6 rebounds, 2 steals): Melecio was out of his mind to start the game, scoring 20 in the first half alone. He isn't the stabilizer Jeron is just yet, but he may just be the primary scoring option DLSU is looking for. Andrei Caracut, DLSU (16 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists): Just overall, steady play from the former Rookie of the Year. Aljun was the out of control flamethrower who at times hurt La Salle, while Caracut blew out the fires when the going got bad. (It was a treat to watch Caracut get heavy minutes again. - Ed) Abu Tratter, DLSU (11 points, 10 rebounds): Abu made a good account of himself, putting up a double-double to try and make-up for Big Ben's absence. He had great activity on both ends of the floor, making life so much easier for DLSU's guards. Ron Dennison, FEU (21 points, 7 rebounds, ...