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Phillips turns UAAP into own playground
The De La Salle University Green Archers secured an 88-67 victory over the University of Santo Tomas Growling Tigers in the UAAP Season 87 men's basketball tournament.
Mike Phillips led the Green Archers with a double-double of 12 points and 18 rebounds, dedicating his performance to a friend he lost.
Phillips also averaged 12.5 points and 16.0 rebounds in back-to-back games against Far Eastern University and UST, earning him the Collegiate Press Corps Player of the Week.
Reigning MVP Kevin Quiambao also contributed significantly with 10 points, six rebounds, and four assists in the UST game.
La Salle broke away in the second half against UST, outworking and out-hustling them on the boards with a commanding 56-29 advantage.
The victory improved La Salle's standing to 5-1 in the league, behind the unbeaten University of the Philippines.
Head coach Topex Robinson emphasized the importance of gratitude and appreciating teammates and the crowd.
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Michael Phillips of De La Salle University's men's basketball team and Luisa San Juan of the women's team were named Collegiate Press Corps Players of the Week for September 25 to 29.
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Defending champions De La Salle University bounced back from a loss to the University of the East by defeating Far Eastern University, 68-62, in the UAAP Season 87 men's basketball tournament.
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De La Salle University's Mike Phillips dedicated his stellar performance in their recent win against the University of Santo Tomas to a recently deceased dormitory guard.
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The De La Salle University Green Archers defeated the University of the Philippines Fighting Maroons, 68-56, to conclude the first round of UAAP Season 87 men's basketball.
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De La Salle University defeated the previously undefeated University of the Philippines 68-56, handing UP their first loss in UAAP Season 87 and securing the top seed due to the 'win over the other' rule.
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