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DEAD ON TARGET: Phillips powers La Salle past FEU
The De La Salle University Green Archers secured their eighth consecutive win, defeating the Far Eastern University Tamaraws 58-53.
Mike Phillips was instrumental in the victory, tallying 17 points, including 11 in the fourth quarter, 15 rebounds, five steals, and two blocks.
Phillips made clutch plays in the final seconds, including scoring six points in a decisive 8-0 run to give the Green Archers a 56-51 lead with 24.1 seconds remaining.
Kevin Quiambao had a rare off-shooting night, scoring only eight points on 2-of-17 field goal shooting.
With Kevin Quiambao benched in the endgame, JC Macalalag scored nine points and Andrei Dungo added eight points to provide support.
La Salle, now 11-1, has clinched the first twice-to-beat advantage in the Final Four.
The Green Archers overcame a 12-24 deficit in the second quarter.
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