Centro Escolar University faces Olivarez at start of 3rd UCBL wars today

Multi-titled Centro Escolar University (CEU) goes up against a hostile crowd when it takes on Olivarez College today in the opening of the 3rd Universities and Colleges Basketball League (UCBL) at the Sea Lions gym in Parañaque City.

Gametime is at 1 p.m. The CEU Scorpions won the inaugural championship at the expense of the Olivarez Sea Lions.

Even veteran CEU coach Derrick Pumaren is excited with the challenge of leading the Scorpions back on top after losing to Colegio de San Lorenzo last year.

“Even if I’ve been here (basketball) for more than 30 years, I still have the fire and I’m up for the task,” said Pumaren.

Clashing in the other game of the event to be aired on ESPN5 and AkysonTV (every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday) are Philippine Christian University-Dasmariñas and Lyceum Batangas.

Gametime is at 3 p.m. with the Dolphins going for a grand debut.

A simple opening ceremony scheduled at 12 noon.