Manila Central University (MCU) rallied from a double-digit deficit in the fourth quarter to defeat Diliman College 67-65 in the UCAL-PGFLEX Linoleum 7th Season. Meanwhile, University of Batangas (UB) crushed Philippine Women University (PWU) 91-56, extending their winning streak.
Manila Central University (MCU) staged a dramatic comeback to defeat Diliman College 67-65 in the UCAL-PGFLEX Linoleum 7th Season on Saturday at the Paco Arena in Manila. Trailing by double digits in the fourth quarter, MCU unleashed a powerful 16-2 run to turn the tide and secure their fifth victory in six games. Seanne General led the Supremos with 14 points and seven rebounds, while Mark Joson was a force with 13 points, seven assists, five rebounds, and five steals.
After a Joson triple ignited the comeback, MCU went on a 9-4 run to build a 67-61 lead, which proved sufficient to withstand a late surge from Diliman.In the other matchup, University of Batangas (UB) routed Philippine Women University (PWU) 91-56, extending their winning streak. UB dominated the second quarter, outscoring PWU 26-11, and cruised to their fifth win against two losses. James Torrato spearheaded UB's attack with 16 points, while John Mendy and Rio Ortiz added 15 and 11 points respectively. Issa Daffe contributed nine points and 12 rebounds. Diliman's losing streak reached two games, leaving them with a 4-3 record. PWU remained winless after seven games
COLLEGE BASKETBALL UCAL-PGFLEX LINOLENUM MANILA CENTRAL UNIVERSITY DILIMAN COLLEGE UNIVERSITY OF BATANGAS PHILIPPINE WOMEN UNIVERSITY
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