Phillips' 30-Point Bomb Goes for Naught as La Salle Concedes WUBS Title to Korea U

Phillips' 30-point bomb goes for naught as La Salle concedes WUBS title to Korea U

MANILA, Philippines – La Salle’s bid for a second straight World University Basketball Series (WUBS) crown fell short as Korea University dominated the Green Archers, 95-85, in the finals on Monday, August 11, at the Yoyogi National Second Gymnasium in Tokyo, Japan. Mike Phillips tallied 30 points and 12 rebounds to cap off his impressive showing in the tournament, but his performance went down the drain as the Koreans got back at the Green Arch…

La Salle bows to Korea U, surrenders WUBS throne

De La Salle University’s reign in the World University Basketball Series came to an end after falling to last year’s runner-up Korean University, 85-95, on Monday at the Yoyogi National Stadium Second Gymnasium in Tokyo, Japan. The Green Archers had stamped their dominance over the Koreans in last year’s finals with a commanding 101-86 victory. This time, however, Korea U made sure history wouldn’t repeat itself. The hot-shooting Koreans opened …