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UAAP, NCAA teams face off against UCBL squads in PG Flex-backed Invitationals


The PG Flex Linoleum UCBL Invitational Tournament returns on Sunday after a two-year hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic with a three-game schedule at the SGS gym in Quezon City.

For the first time since its birth in 2016, four teams each from the UAAP and NCAA will be taking part in the pre-season tournament as part of their buildups for their respective leagues in the coming season.

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UCBL Tournament Director Horacio Lim (left) and league president Franklin Evidente flank PG Flex Linoleum President Nelson Guevarra.

“The UCBL is delighted to be back after about 30 months of hiatus due to the pandemic,” said UCBL President Franklin Evidente.

“Still we are very cautious and we will be following all the health protocols during this tournament.”

A total of 12 teams are competing in the event and they will be divided into two groups with regular members Olivarez College and Philippine Christian College-Dasmariñas going up against University of the Philippines, Far Eastern University, Jose Rizal University, and Emilio Aguinaldo College-EOG in Group A.

Comprising Group B are inaugural champion Centro Escolar University, University of Batangas, National University, Lyceum-Manila, Adamson, and University of Perpetual Help DALTA System.

The CEU Scorpions start their title drive against the Altas in the curtain-raiser at 11 a.m., the Olivarez Sea Lions then collide with the JRU Heavy Bombers at 1 p.m. before the UB Brahmans cap the day by taking on the Lyceum Pirates at 2:30 p.m.

“The UCBL is once again very thankful for the support of PG Flex owner Nelson Guevarra,” said Tournament Director Horacio Lim.

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