Lyceum ends UCAL slump

MANILA, Philippines — Lyceum of the Philippines-Batangas nailed its first win by drubbing Philippine Women’s University, 94-75, yesterday in the Universities and Colleges Athletic League-PG Flex Linoleum Season 6 at the Paco Arena in Manila.

After a tight opening quarter, the Pirates of Batangas outscored the Patriots, 28-14, in the next frame to enjoy a 49-36 spread at the break, a lead they sustained to finally barge into the win column after dropping their first two games in the tournament also supported by Angel’s Pizza.

The Patriots launched a last-ditch comeback but the Pirates were not to be denied this time – thanks to the troika of David Jose, Bhencent Butuyan and Alpha Bah – who made timely baskets.

Jose had 23 points and 14 boards while Butuyan and Bah scored 18 points as they handed the Patriots their fourth straight defeat.

In the other game, Philippine Christian University-Dasmariñas rolled to its third win in as many games by downing Guang Ming College-Tagaytay City, 92-69.

In taking the solo lead in the nine-team league, the Dolphins used a well-balanced attack to take a commanding 47-30 lead at the half.