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Scorpions claim UCAL 3x3 crown

The Philippine Star

May 15, 2026 | 12:00am

Members of CEU's 3x3 team pose after winning the UCAL crown.

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MANILA, Philippines — Less than a month after regaining the 5x5 crown, Centro Escolar University displayed its championship pedigree to likewise reign in the 3x3 competition of the PGFlex-UCAL Season 8 Tuesday at the Manila Central University Gym in Caloocan.

With Kurt Miranda leading the assault, the Scorpions outplayed the Philippine Women’s University Patriots, 21-14, to become the second school to win the 3x3 title after University of Batangas last season.

Padilla erupted for 10 points while Renz Bernardo contributed seven points and Nexel Aguillo chipped in three.

Joey Omaga paced the PWU Patriots with six.

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