Scorpions eye solo UCBL lead vs Pirates

MANILA, Philippines — Defending champion Centro Escolar University seeks to regain the solo lead today as it takes on Lyceum-Batangas in the Universities and Colleges Basketball League (UCBL) Season 2 at the Olivarez College gym in Sucat, Parañaque.

The CEU Scorpions hope to use their long break to once again dominate the Lyceum Pirates in their 2 p.m. encounter. CEU trounced Lyceum, 68-57, in the first round.

Out to lead the Scorpions are Congolese Rod Ebondo, Orlan Wamar and Judel Fuentes, while Bryan Buen, Rommel Saliente, Leo Fernandez and August Lapasaran will lead Lyceum-Batangas’ upset bid.