Olivarez, PCU-D triumph

MANILA, Philippines —  Olivarez College used a huge third-quarter ssault to down host Diliman College, 84-73, in the UCAL-PGFlex Linoleum 7th Season yesterday at the Paco Arena in Manila.

Cristian Allen Vergara tallied nine of his 16 points in the third frame, including a triple that gave them a 63-52 advantage from a slim 45-40 halftime lead which the Sealions smartly protected to prevail.

Hanz Philip Maycong, who also had a hand in that telling Olivarez breakaway, led all scorers with 20 points apart from posting seven boards and one assist as they handed the Blue Dragons their second defeat in four games in the 10-school tournament.

In the second game, Philippine Christian University outlasted Immaculada Concepcion College, 79-76.

Jay R Pronda hit two pressure-packed charities in the last 11 seconds to foil ICC’s fiery comeback from seven points down, 76-69, as Alfred Joseph Flores strung up seven points, including a three-point shot that pulled the Bluehawks to within 77-76 with 19 ticks remaining.

Olivarez and PCU-D forged a three-way tie for second with Manila Central University at 3-1.