The DLSU Green Archers outlasted the AdU Soaring Falcons with a nail-biting opening bid of the UAAP Season 88 Men’s Basketball Tournament, 60-58, earlier tonight, September 20, at the UST Quadricentennial Pavilion. Team captain Michael Phillips soared through the night as he led the Green Archers with 17 points, 16 rebounds, four blocks and three steals. On the prowlWith the Taft-based squad’s unfortunate finish last season, the DLSU Green Archers stepped on the court hungry for a win. With three minutes on the clock, the Soaring Falcons strengthened their defenses to lead at 14-9, forcing the Archers to play against their pace. Clutch shot makingAfter a slugfest first half, the DLSU Green Archers opened the third quarter ice-cold.