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UAAP: La Salle gets back at UE to stretch win streak to four
Mike Phillips led De La Salle to a 77-68 victory over University of the East, securing their solo top spot in the UAAP Season 87 men's basketball tournament with a 7-1 record.
This win marked La Salle's fourth consecutive victory and avenged an earlier loss to UE, snapping the Red Warriors' five-game winning streak.
Phillips delivered a dominant performance with game-highs of 27 points, 17 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 blocks, and 1 steal, scoring 20 of his points in the first half and sealing the win with a crucial dunk.
Reigning MVP Kevin Quiambao contributed 10 clutch points in the second half, with a total of 6 rebounds, 2 assists, and a steal.
For UE, Precious Momowei scored 21 points and grabbed nine rebounds, while John Abate added 11 points.
Head coach Topex Robinson highlighted the team's effort in remembering their previous loss to UE and the hard work needed to secure the win, noting that the players "just didn't give up and kept on fighting."
La Salle unleashed a 12-2 closing run in the third quarter to establish a 63-54 lead heading into the final period.
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