Michael Phillips and Luisa San Juan of De La Salle University (DLSU) were on the mark for the week of September 25-29 in UAAP Season 87 as the Players of the Week.
Hard to stop someone when they're really fighting for something.
And for Michael Phillips and Luisa San Juan of the De La Salle University (DLSU), the efforts were very much worth it.
The two players from the Green Archers and the Lady Archers were hailed Players of the Week by the Collegiate Press Corps for their impressive performances for the week of September 25-29, 2024 in UAAP Season 87.
Michael Phillips (DLSU)
- September 25-29: 12.5 PPG | 16.0 RPG (6.5 ORPG) | 2.0 APG | 1.5 BPG
Motor Mike was a double-double machine for the Green Archers in their games against the FEU Tamaraws and the UST Growling Tigers.
Against FEU, Phillips tallied 13 points and 14 rebounds, along with two blocks. And he was not contented, as he continues to sharpen his shot.
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He went just a bit further against UST, going for 12 points and 18 rebounds (nine offensive boards), along with two assists and a block.
Phillips had extra motivation to do so, dedicating the game to a La Salle dorm guard, who passed away recently.
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The two victories pushed La Salle to solo second in the standings with a 5-1 record.
Luisa San Juan (DLSU)
- September 25-29: 25.0 PPG | 4.5 RPG | 1.5 APG | 25 SPG
- Ties UAAP single-game record for most triples made: 10
Luisa San Juan made a breakthrough for the Lady Archers on Wednesday, dropping 34 points against the FEU Lady Tamaraws to give La Salle its first Season 87 victory.
She also made 10 triples, setting the new UAAP women's record for most three-pointers in a single game.
She also ties the UAAP record along with Adamson's Jeff Napa and UE's Allan Caidic.
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DLSU then lost to UST, but San Juan managed to make 16 points, along with three rebounds, one assist, three steals, and a block.
The Lady Archers share the bottom with the FEU Lady Tamaraws, both carrying 1-5 records.
La Salle's final Round 1 game will be against UP on October 6, Sunday, 6:30 p.m., at the Mall of Asia Arena.
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