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Archer Quiambao, Eagle Dela Rosa hold wide leads in MVP derbies
De La Salle University leads the UAAP Season 87 men's basketball tournament with a 6-1 record after the first round, spearheaded by reigning MVP Kevin Quiambao.
Quiambao is poised to win his second consecutive MVP award, leading the statistical race with 87.571 Statistical Points, and is determined to secure a second consecutive championship for DLSU.
He leads the league in scoring with an average of 16.4 points and is among the top players in rebounds, 8.9, assists, 5.4, and steals, 1.29.
Mike Phillips of La Salle is third in the MVP race with 72.143 SPs.
Despite their strong performance, Quiambao acknowledged that the team still has shortcomings in their execution, citing their sole defeat against the University of the East as a wake-up call.
La Salle's recent 68-56 victory over UP, where Quiambao scored 20 points and had 10 rebounds, snapped UP's unbeaten run and showcased the team's championship status.
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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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Ateneo's Kacey Dela Rosa is the frontrunner for the UAAP Season 87 women's basketball MVP award, potentially securing her second consecutive title.
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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.
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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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