CEU, Olivarez reach Final 4; Diliman still undefeated

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Mon, 14 Oct 2019 10:05:35 +0000

Centro Escolar University squeaked past Technological Institute of the Philippines, 63-61, and booked a semifinal berth in the PG Flex Linoleum-Universities and Colleges Basketball League at the Olivarez College gym yesterday in Parañaque City.

The Scorpions recovered from a 60-57 deficit with 1:33 left after draining six straight points and the Engineers never recovered.

The win improved CEU to 6-3 and towed Olivarez College to the next phase with its 6-2 record.

Defending champion Diliman College extended its winning streak to 9 games with an 87-60 drubbing of Lyceum-Batangas.

KEVINE Gandjeto of Diliman College

Kevine Gandjeto and Johnnel Rey Bauzon presided over Diliman’s big second quarter attack to remain undefeated in the second phase of the elims.

Maodo Diouf erupted for 18 points aside from grabbing 21 rebounds for the Scorpions while Eric Tuadles chipped in 13 points.

TIP dropped to 2-7.

Meantime, Philippine Christian University-Dasmariñas kept alive its semis hopes by blasting National College of Business and Arts, 127-77, in the first game.

Seven players scored in double figures with Sandee Diez leading the way with 19 points and 12 rebounds as the Dolphins hiked their tally to 3-5.

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