Olympians make NAASCU semis

MANILA, Philippines - STI overpowered San Sebastian-Cavite, 74-55, to join University of Manila in the semifinal round of the 10th National Athletic Association of Schools, Colleges and Universities at the University of Manila gym recently.

Cameroonian Henri Betayene scored 12 points as he powered the Olympians to their 12th win against three losses for a spot in the next round.

STI thus joined UM in the semis of the tournament sponsored by Vega Balls and Tropical Hut Hamburger.

The Hawks, many-time national inter-collegiate champions, bowed to the Informatics Icons, 86-88.

Mark Montuano fired with 29 points, including a short stab with 4.2 seconds to go that lifted the Icons to their 10th win against five losses.

UM fell to its second defeat against 13 triumphs.