LYCEUM of the Philippines University tries to keep its Final Four boat afloat even as San Sebastian College fights for its dear Final Four life as the two collide today in NCAA Season 100 at the Filoil EcoOil Arena.
The Pirates’ ship has slowly sank after falling to a 6-8 record following a heartbreaking 69-68 defeat to the Mapua Cardinals Saturday and a victory over the Stags in their 11 a.m. duel should somehow right the ship.
A win would send LPU to joint fifth with Letran (7-8) and closer to No. 4 Emilio Aguinaldo College (7-7).
College of St. Benilde and Mapua remained immovable at Nos. 1 and 2 with a 12-2 and 11-3 record, respectively.
San Beda, the reigning titlist, is at No. 3 with a 9-5 mark.
For SSC, at 4-10, it’s practically do-or-die for the team as it would need to sweep all its last four games including this one against LPU for it to resuscitate life to its dying Final Four hopes.
Also grasping at straws are Jose Rizal U and Arellano U, who face off in their 2:30 p.m. showdown.
The Chiefs own a 5-9 mark while the Bombers possess a 4-10 card and both can’t afford to lose another game if they want to stay in the race.
Games Tuesday
(Filoil EcoOil Arena)
11 a.m.- LPU vs SSC-R
2:30 p.m.- JRU vs AU
