Sea Lions down Flying Dragons

MANILA, Philippines — Olivarez College bounced back from a stinging defeat the last time with an 86-71 drubbing of Guang Ming College-Tagaytay City in the Universities and Colleges Athletic League-PG Flex Linoleum Season 6 yesterday at the Paco Arena.

Putting their 76-69 loss to defending champion Centro Escolar University last Thursday behind, the Olivarez Sea Lions outscored the Flying Dragons, 23-9, in the opening quarter on the way to a convincing win in the nine-school league presented by Angel’s Pizza.

Lance Austin de Leon came off the bench to lead Olivarez’ well-balanced attack with 13 points as Mark Joshua Gallano and John Umali added 12 each while Dan Earel Arches chipped in 11 points, 10 assists and three rebounds.

The win improved Olivarez’ record to 3-1 while GMC slipped to 2-3.

In the other game, University of Batangas rolled to its second win in three games by downing Manila Central University, 70-67.