Games Monday
(Olivarez College)
12 noon – CEU vs LPU-B
2 p.m. – Olivarez vs Diliman
Centro Escolar University reasserted its mastery over St. Joseph College of Bulacan, 113-77, and seized the top spot in the Universities and Colleges Basketball League (UCBL) Season 3 yesterday at the Olivarez College in Parañaque City.
Maodo Diouf shone for the Scorpions with a double-double effort of 17 points and 12 rebounds to go with three blocks and three assists.
Earlier, Jayson Jimenez scattered 13 of his 21 points in the third period as Technological Institute of the Philippines routed Philippine Christian University-Dasmariñas, 78-51, for its fourth win in seven matches.
CEU improved to 6-1, leaving Diliman College and Olivarez College at second with similar 5-1 cards.
John Rojas added 13 points, five boards and two steals while Pierce Chan contributed 12 markers for the Scorpions, who after trailing 1-6 in the early goings went into full throttle.
Leaving a shaky first round campaign behind, coach Potit de Vera wants his young, upstart Engineers to be consistent to stay within the top four range.
