Centro Escolar targets solo lead vs Lyceum

Games Today (Olivarez College gym) 12 noon – Olivarez vs Diliman 2 p.m. – CEU vs Lyceum-Batangas

Action in the Universities and Colleges Basketball League (UCBL) Season 2 resumes today at the Olivarez College gym in Sucat, Parañaque City, with defending champion Centro Escolar University gunning for the solo lead against Lyceum-Batangas.

Game is at 2 p.m. with the well-rested Scorpions favored to come up with a follow-up to their 87-46 victory over the University of Batangas Brahmans last week and repeat a 68-57 conquest of the Pirates last October 5.

CEU coach Yong Garcia, however, urged his wards not to take their latest rivals lightly, saying: “We know how difficult pulling off a win is especially when the guys are overconfident. We need to play with that constant hunger to win.”

Clashing in the opener set at 12 noon are formidable Diliman College and streaking host Olivarez College.

The Diliman Blue Dragons are raring to bounce back from a fivepoint loss to co-leader Colegio de San Lorenzo last week while the Sea Lions are determined to extend their winning streak to five.

Diliman College coach Rensy Bajar is raring to see how his wards can pick up the pieces.

“This is going to be a test of character for us. I hope my players can respond to the challenge before an expected hostile crowd,” he said.