The top individual plum for the season was officially given to Quiambao on Wednesday afternoon, moments before his Green Archers face the UP Fighting Maroons in Game 2 of the Finals at the Mall of Asia Arena.
MANILA, Philippines -- DE La Salle University's Kevin Quiambao bagged his second straight Most Valuable Player award in the UAAP Season 87 men's basketball tournament. Quiambao and the rest of the defending champs were looking to extend the series to a decider after losing Game 1. Quiambao averaged 81.35 statistical points built on averages of 16.6 points, 8.6 rebounds and 4.0 assists in the eliminations.
In the women's side, Ateneo's Kacey Dela Rosa likewise bagged her second straight MVP award.Dela Rosa garnered 96.28 SPs on her 22.07 points, 16.0 rebounds and 2.28 blocks per game in the eliminations.The 6-foot junior from Ateneo de Manila University etched her name in history as the fifth women's basketball player in the league to achieve back-to-back MVP honors.Dela Rosa is the second Blue Eagle after Cassy Tioseco in Seasons 69 and 70 to win consecutive women's MVP honors.
Quiambao Bags 2Nd Straight UAAP MVP Award
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