Shark, Welcoat clash today

Frontrunning Shark Energy Drink and defending champion Welcoat Paints clash in another encounter of top contenders today in the 2000 PBL Chairman's Cup at the Makati Coliseum.

Gametime is 4 p.m.

Ana Freezers, 3-5, also tries to rekindle hopes of getting into the next round when it collides with Hapee Toothpaste at 2 p.m.

The Icemen, eyeing a repeat of their 79-61 triumph over the Teeth Sparklers last April 4, must win their last two matches to at least claim a playoff for the last semifinal slot.

The Shark-Welcoat tiff is expected to be a preview of sorts of an expected finals showdown as they try to pursue their respective bid.

Seeking to repeat their 76-61 victory last April 6, the Paint Masters have high hopes of gaining their share of leadership going into the next round.

The Power Boosters, on the other hand, are eager to get back at their rivals and a triumph would put them two wins ahead of the five-team pack in the double-round, carryover semifinals.

Meanwhile, St. Francis of Assisi-Montana clashes with Dreyers-Xavier School at 9 a.m. at resumption of the Konica-PBL Juniors Cup, also at the Makati Coliseum.

The Bingo-UST Tiger Cubs, on the other hand, battle the Dazz-Mapua Red Robins in the other match at 10:30 a.m.