Pirates rout CEU 5, gain Milcu final

MANILA, Philippines – Lyceum overpowered Centro Escolar University with its run-and-gun game and came away with an 85-70 victory to advance to the finals of the Milcu Got Skills Elite Showcase in Week 11 at Lyceum gym.

CJ Perez fired 14 points, grabbed eight rebounds and made three assists and two  steals to power the Pirates to the 15-point romp and into the finals of the 25-under division of the tournament sponsored by Milcu and sanctioned by the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas.

Lyceum will face either Adamson or Ateneo, which will face off in the other semifinal match on Saturday.

Meanwhile, De La Salle-Zobel trounced Chiang Kai Shek College, 54-44, to likewise move into the finals of the 16-under division of the tournament backed by Basketball TV, Gerry’s Grill, Gatorade, Clyde Shoe Cleaner, Kawasaki, LGR, SLAM, Rain or Shine, Honda, Coach Athletic Trainers Tape, Secret Fresh, Mighty Sports, Nousha Kebabs and Barbeque, FMR Bus Services, and Patricio’s Online Sneaker Source.

Raven Cortez dished out a double-double of 10 points and 10 rebounds with six shot blocks to boot for the Junior Archers, who will meet either the Far Eastern University Baby Tams or the National University Bullpups for the crown.

University of Santo Tomas, meanwhile, edged Adamson, 57-53, to force a sudden death for the first finals seat in the 19-under category.