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Arrows fly: La Salle scrapper Phillips, sniper San Juan rise as UAAP weekly top stars
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.
Phillips posted double-double performances in the Green Archers' victories over Far Eastern University and University of Santo Tomas.
Against FEU, he scored 13 points and grabbed 14 rebounds, while against UST, he had 12 points and 18 boards.
Overall, Phillips averaged 12.5 points, 16.0 rebounds (6.5 offensive), 2.0 assists, and 1.5 blocks in these games.
His contributions helped La Salle achieve a 5-1 win-loss record in the UAAP Season 87 tournament.
Phillips' play surpassed other notable players including reigning MVP Kevin Quiambao and opponents from UP, FEU, and UE for the weekly citation.
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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.
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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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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'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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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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