Adamson coach Nash Racela, La Salle player Vince Phillips exchange words during UAAP game

Adamson Soaring Falcons coach Nash Racela and De La Salle Green Archers forward Vince Phillips traded words during a UAAP game after a flagrant foul was called on Anabo.

Racela alleged that Phillips told him to "shut up" in Tagalog ("tumahimik ka muna, coach"), expressing surprise given Phillips' public discussions about God, but also acknowledging it as a possible emotional reaction.

Phillips denied making the statement, stating he would not say such a thing to someone he respects and suggested a possible misinterpretation of his body language.

The intense moment occurred in the third quarter with 45.5 seconds left, following a collision involving Anabo and Marasigan.

Racela was seen on broadcast pointing at Phillips and saying "bastos e" (you're rude).

Despite the verbal exchange, Phillips emphasized there was no hard feelings on his side, and Racela stated he understood it as a spur-of-the-moment emotional reaction.