CEU gains semis; Diliman forces rubber

MANILA, Philippines — Defending champion Centro Escolar University made quick work of Guang Ming College, 83-57, to book the first ticket to the semifinals in the Universities and Colleges Athletic League-PG Flex Linoleum Season 6 at the Paco Arena yesterday.

Over at the other pairing, Diliman College lived to fight another day with a gutsy 83-81 victory against twice-to-beat rival Philippine Christian University-Dasmariñas.

The Scorpions didn’t even need their twice-to-beat armor in the quarterfinals as they clipped the wings of the Flying Dragons behind a strong first-quarter showing.

CEU showed its might early on both ends of the floor, exploding for 21 points in the first 10 minutes while limiting Guang Ming to measly nine points.

Abdul-Wahab Olusesi  was in the middle of that tough defensive stand, finishing with a double-double of 20 points and 12 rebounds apart from his five blocks and four steals.

Daniel Marcelo added 10 points and six boards while Franz Diaz had an all-around effort of six points, seven rebounds, five assists and four steals.