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UAAP: Players of the Week Akowe, Dela Rosa power UST, Ateneo to perfect starts
University of Santo Tomas' Collins Akowe and Ateneo de Manila University's Kacey Dela Rosa have been named the first UAAP Players of the Week for Season 88.
Akowe, a super rookie, was instrumental in UST's surprising 2-0 start, which included victories over the reigning champion UP Fighting Maroons and the DLSU Green Archers.
In his debut against UP, Akowe recorded an impressive 29 points and 17 rebounds.
He followed this up with a 20-point, 19-rebound performance against DLSU, significantly contributing to UST's comeback victory.
Meanwhile, Dela Rosa, a two-time MVP, continued her dominant performance, leading Ateneo to their own 2-0 start in the women's division.
Both athletes received unanimous recognition for their outstanding performances during the September 20-28 period.
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University of Santo Tomas' Collins Akowe acknowledged La Salle's Mike Phillips after their intense matchup, despite UST securing a 93-84 victory that ended a 16-game losing streak against their rivals.
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The UST Growling Tigers ended a 10-year, 16-game losing streak against De La Salle University with a 93-84 victory at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
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