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Sink or swim for Dolphins, Sea Lions
Olivarez College and Philippine Christian University-Dasmariñas will compete in the PGFlex Linoleum-backed Universities and Colleges Athletic League (UCAL) best-of-three championship series starting Thursday, April 3, at the Paco Arena in Manila.
Both teams are eager to become the new "king" of the league in the absence of perennial title contenders Centro Escolar University and Diliman College.
This marks Olivarez College's third attempt at the championship, having lost twice to CEU previously.
Key players for Olivarez College, who secured the top seed, include Jhon Patrick Panelo, Rodel Renon, and foreign student Hakim Njiasse.
This is the first finals appearance for PCU-Dasmariñas since joining the league in Season 2, led by Joshua Diño, Ram Mesqueriola, and Kingsley Anaba.
The UCAL championship is also supported by various sponsors including Akari, CafeFrance, Advance Solutions Inc., and Smart Sports, among others.
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