By Kristel Satumbaga
Game Monday
(Olivarez gym, Parañaque City)
12 noon – Diliman vs Olivarez (Game 2)
Olivarez College survived Diliman College’s late rally 64-62 Thursday to draw the first blood in the PG Flex Linoleum-Universities and Colleges Basketball League finals at the Olivarez gym in Parañaque City.
Olivarez’s Jayboy Solis, left, surveys the court as Diliman’s JR Bauzon defends. (UCBL Images / File Photo)
The Olivarez Sea Lions nearly lost a 50-38 advantage 63-62 with 1:16 left but relied on defense to move a win away from dethroning the Blue Dragons.
Diliman had the chance to grab victory after Yani Elie split his charities to give Olivarez a two-point edge, but the Blue Dragons couldn’t convert their shots.
Kevin Gandjeto attempted a long two and Robbi Darang tried a triple, but it bounced off the rim.
Jayboy Solis, earlier awarded the season Most Valuable Player, paced Olivarez with 21 points, five rebounds and two steals, while John Lester Maurillo and Rey Barcuma added 17 and 10 points.
Elie hauled 16 rebounds on top of seven points.
Game 2 will be on Monday at the same venue.
Source: Manila Bulletin
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