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Wello Lingolingo, Kacey dela Rosa named UAAP Player of Week
The University of the East (UE) and Ateneo de Manila University are strengthening their bids for the UAAP Season 87 Final Four.
Wello Lingolingo and Kacey dela Rosa were named Collegiate Press Corps UAAP Players of the Week for the period of October 2 to 6.
Lingolingo was instrumental in UE's victories, including a game-winning buzzer-beater against Adamson and a 13-point performance against Ateneo.
He averaged 11.5 points on 67% field-goal and three-point shooting, with 3.5 rebounds and 3.0 steals in these crucial wins.
These victories propelled the UE Red Warriors to solo third place, marking their best start in 17 years and matching their longest win streak in nine years.
Lingolingo's clutch performances have helped UE recover from an initial 0-2 record to achieve five consecutive wins.
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Wello Lingolingo's buzzer-beater secured the University of the East (UE) Red Warriors a 63-62 victory against Adamson University, marking their fifth consecutive win and longest streak in 10 years.
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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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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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The UST Tigresses defeated the FEU Lady Tamaraws, 66-57, to conclude the first round of the UAAP Season 87 women's basketball tournament with a 6-1 record.
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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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