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UCAL: Olivarez College targets top-two finish after dominating UB


Olivarez College repeated its victory over University of Batangas, securing a 74-71 win and remaining in contention for a twice-to-beat advantage in the quarterfinal round of the Universities and Colleges Athletic League-PG Flex Linoleum Season 6 on Thursday, Feb. 22, at the Paco Arena in Manila.

After a slow start, the Olivarez Sea Lions, featuring Dan Arches, John Umali, and Hakim Albasse, dominated the Brahmans in the last two quarters to complete an impressive come-from-behind victory and elevate their record to 6-3.

However, the Sea Lions must win their remaining two games against the league-leading Philippine Christian University-Dasmariñas (8-1) and defending champion Centro Escolar University (6-2) to secure a top-two finish.

The top two teams in Team A (1st to 4th placers) after the round will secure a twice-to-beat advantage in the knockout quarterfinal round.

Arches, once again showcasing his prowess, buried four triples en route to a game-high 20 points, accompanied by three assists and a rebound. Umali contributed 14 points, while Albasse and Mark Gallano added 13 points each.

The Brahmans fell to 5-5, ending their hopes for a bonus.

In the other game, Alpha Bah fell a rebound short of another double-double performance, carrying Lyceum of the Philippines University-Batangas from defeating Guang Ming College-Tagaytay City, 84-78.

The foreign student-athlete once again asserted his dominance inside, leading the Pirates with 23 points and 9 boards—nearly duplicating his 25-point and 12-board performance in the team’s thrilling 104-101 overtime win in the first phase of the eliminations on Feb. 8.

The victory improved the Pirates’ record to 4-5, securing a spot in the quarterfinals as they tied with the Manila Central University Supremos for 6th to 7th places.

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Bah received ample support from Kurt Lee Laput, who contributed 14 points, with most coming in the first quarter when they established a 26-7 lead.

GMC, with a pair of 14 points from Joshua Jamias and Kurt Lactaotao, fell to 3-7, maintaining their 8th place position.

In the 9-team league, only one team will be left out in the quarterfinal round, and newcomer Philippine Women’s University appears to be the strongest candidate, having lost its first 9 games.

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