Centro Escolar shoots for top spot in D-League

MANILA, Philippines — Centro Escolar U aims to get closer to its top seed aspiration while Marinerong Pilipino tries to stay in the playoff hunt as they face ousted teams in the PBA D-League at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig today.

The Scorpions eye to break off from a tie at first spot with Valencia City, Bukidnon-San Sebastian in the Foundation Group and pick up their seventh win against the Couriers, at 4 p.m.

Maodo Malick Diouf, Judel Fuentes and Keanu Caballero banner CEU against Wangs Basketball, which holds a 3-5 card at joint seventh with SMDC-National U and hopes to wrap up its campaign with a win.

“We need to toughen up and learn how to be a better team,” said Scorpions coach Derrick Pumaren.