MANILA, Philippines -- Far Eastern University drubbed defending champ De La Salle, 90-78, to roll to its second straight win in the UAAP Season 89 men's basketball tournament at the Mall of Asia Arena Wednesday.
The Tamaraws charged at the Green Archers wit a 22-8 start and took control of the game for the rest of the way.
Kirby Mongcopa banged 20 points, five rebounds, and three assists to lead FEU, which rose to 2-1 and created a 5-way tie at the top with NU, UP, Ateneo, and UST.
La Salle dropped to 1-2 just behind the 1-1 Adamson and ahead of the cellar-dwelling 0-4 University of the East.
