MANILA, Philippines - Lyceum of Subic Bay rolled back Lyceum Northwestern University of Pangasinan, 86-74, recently to rule the North-Central Luzon Regional conference of the Philippine Collegiate Champions League (PCCL) at the UNP Gym in Vigan City.
The Sharks, who won their sixth straight United Central Luzon Athletic Association (UCLAA) championship last month, took the half, 43-31, on their way to a comfortable win and a ticket to the Sweet 16 stepladder phase.
To advance further, the Sharks will have to defeat the South Luzon-Bicol champion on Nov. 25 in Tanauan, Batangas to forge a showdown with the winner of the Metro Manila qualifying games.
In the battle for third place, dethroned North-Central Luzon champion La Finns Scholastica of La Union poured out its frustration on the University of Baguio Cardinals, 87-82.
The South Luzon-Bicol regional games are ongoing in Sorsogon City with University of Batangas, Lewis College, Naga College Foundation and Amando Cope College seeing action.
The South Luzon-Bicol championship game will be covered by ABS-CBN and aired on Studio 23 on Monday starting at 2 p.m.
Additional information on league developments, schedules and happenings can be accessed via the PCCL website (collegiatechampionsleague.net), through its official Facebook fan page (Philippine College Champions League) and twitter account (@pccleague2013).