Romwel Anzures

La Salle’s Mike Phillips in the World University Basketball Series finale. Photo from WUBS.

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<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1754911799977IMG_7988.jpeg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="La Salle’s Mike Phillips in the World University Basketball Series finale. Photo from WUBS."/>La Salle’s Mike Phillips in the World University Basketball Series finale. Photo from WUBS.MANILA — De La Salle University’s bid for a repeat in the World University Basketball Series has come to an end.</div>The Green Archers’ quest for back-to-back titles was dashed following their loss to Korea University in the championship round, 95-85, on Monday at the Yoyogi National Stadium Second Gymnasium in Japan.It was a rematch of last year’s finale, and it was Kevin Quiambao’s Taft-based cagers who emerged victorious in the 2024 short meet.Unfortunately for the Filipinos, despite Mike Phillips’ monster efforts of 30 points with 12 rebounds, Kean Baclaan’s 18, and Jacob Cortez’s 13 markers, it was La Salle’s turn to succumb this time around.The wards of Topex Robinson faced an early 28-to-7 deficit against the hot-shooting Koreans, one that eventually grew to as huge as 27 before the first half ended, but La Salle looked to flip the script in the second half.The Archers managed to close in on their counterparts to as close as 12 with a minute and 12 remaining in the contest, 91-79, following a last half surge which was capped off by a Phillips dunk off a steal.However, Korea U quickly answered with a basket on their end to re-extend their cushion to 14, 93-79, and that proved to be all they needed to complete redemption over DLSU.Kichan Yun finished with a game-high 26 points with five steals and three rebounds in their win.Meanwhile, the University of the Philippines finished tied with Hong Kong for last place in the eight-team field.The Fighting Maroons went winless in two games. The Scores:Korea 95 – Yun 26, Hyeon 21, Lee DG 13, Yang 11, Yoo 9, Park 4, Seok 4, Chung 3, Kim 2 Kim JHD 2, JH 2, Lee G 0, Lee DY 0.La Salle – Phillips 30, Baclaan 18, Cortez 13, Pablo 6, Abadam 5, Marasigan 5, Nwanko 4, Amos 2, Gollena 2, Macalalag 0. Quarterscores: 31-16, 57-35, 75-51, 95-85.

De La Salle University’s bid for a repeat in the World University Basketball Series has come to an end.

De La Salle University’s bid for a repeat in the World University Basketball Series has come to an end.

Phillips, La Salle’s repeat bid comes up short vs. Korea in WUBS finale

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Phillips, La Salle’s repeat bid comes up short vs. Korea in WUBS finale

Rom Anzures,

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Published Aug 11, 2025 07:36 PM PHT

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