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Cortez, Sierba grab UAAP spotlight
Jacob Cortez of De La Salle University and Karylle Sierba of University of Santo Tomas were named Collegiate Press Corps (CPC) Players of the Week for their outstanding performances in the UAAP Season 88 basketball tournaments, presented by the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) for the period of October 15 to 19.
Cortez stepped up in La Salle's victories over the University of the East and the University of the Philippines, securing the Green Archers' fourth win in seven games.
He scored 26 points, five assists, four steals, and two rebounds in their overtime win against UE, despite key players missing due to injuries.
Cortez also contributed 12 points, six assists, four rebounds, and two steals in La Salle's victory over defending champions UP.
Sierba was also a star in UST’s victories against Far Eastern University and Adamson University, helping the Growling Tigresses finish the first round undefeated.
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