MCU repels PWU, Lyceum drubs GMC

MANILA, Philippines — Manila Central University turned back Philippine Women University in a duel of league newcomers, pulling off a 78-64 victory in the Universities and Colleges Athletic League-PG Flex Linoleum Season 6 yesterday at the Paco Arena.

The Supremos unloaded a 24-5 explosion in the fourth that all but tore the game apart after a tight first three quarters.

Bi Tizie Yannick Dje was a dominant force inside the paint with 26 points and 13 rebounds while Ralph Tadeo and Rapael Perhis provided outside sniping with 15 apiece in MCU’s second win in six games.

PWU, despite getting 16 points from Daniel Santelices, remained winless through seven contests so far in the tournament.

In the other game, Knyl Rosita scored a clutch layup off a nice Tristan Gad assist to lift Lyceum of the Philippines -Batangas to a 104-101 overtime win over Guang Ming College.

Gad finished with 20 points while Alpha Bah led the way with 25 points and 12 rebounds for the Pirates.