Centro Escolar University shoots for a third straight win and the solo lead in Group A when it tackles AMA Online Education on Thursday in the PBA D-League Foundation Cup at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City.
The Scorpions head into the 3:30 p.m. with the Titans on a high after beating Asia’s Lashes Tomas Morato and Nailtalk-St. Dominic Savio by an average margin of 45.5 points.
Its latest triumph saw CEU limiting Nailtalk to just two points in the first quarter before producing a 107-46 victory exactly a week ago.
Senegalese center Maodo Malick Diouf is once again expected to anchor CEU after averaging 21.0 points and 18.0 rebounds in the first two games.
Also tasked by coach Derrick Pumaren to perform well is guard Rich Guinitiran, who is coming off a 19-point outing.
AMA is out to improve its 1-2 record behind former Ateneo guard Aaron Black.
Black Mamba Energy Drink and Technological Institute of the Philippines clash for second spot in Group B in the opener set at 1:30 p.m.
Black Mamba won its initial assignment, beating Alberei, 86-82, last Aug. 5 while TIP is in third place with a 3-1 record.
iWalk tries to move at 2-1 against Nailtalk in the final game at 5:30 p.m. The Chargers of debuting coach Jonas Villanueva are coming off a 90-76 victory over the Hazchem Green Warriors.
