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Green Archer Baltazar named Player of the Week

By Franchesca Nicole Collantes

MANILA -- DLSU Green Archer center Justine Baltazar was hailed as the UAAP Press Corps Player of the Week after having an impressive performance during their games against the NU Bulldogs and the UE Red Warriors.

Baltazar finally had the time of his life as he was the player who contributed a lot in the Green Archers' back-to-back victories.

Baltazar had a double-double performance of 17 points and 12 rebounds against the Bulldogs, and in their game versus the Red Warriors, he had 16 points and able to block 3 baskets.

After three games, Baltazar now has an average of 13.7 points, 11.7 rebounds with 1.7 blocks.

Justine Baltazar beat Adamson Soaring Falcon Jerrick Ahanmisi, FEU Tamaraw Prince Orizu and his teammate Aljun Melecio for the Player of the Week citation.

The Green Archers' next assignment is against the UP Fighting Maroons on Sunday, 2 p.m., at the Mall of Asia Arena.

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