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UCAL finals: PCU-D goes for kill vs Olivarez
Philippine Christian University-Dasmariñas (PCU-D) edged out top seed Olivarez College, 78-76, in Game 1 of the UCAL-PGFlex Linoleum Cup finals.
Alvin Reyes hit a game-winning three-pointer with seconds left, capping a 7-0 run by PCU-D to overcome a five-point deficit.
PCU-D, aiming for their first championship since joining the league, now needs just one more win to clinch the title in Game 2.
Olivarez College, despite holding significant leads throughout the game, including a 15-point lead early in the second quarter, faltered in the final minutes.
John Carl Catayong and Ram Mesqueriola also contributed to PCU-D's comeback alongside Reyes.
PCU-D will attempt to clinch the championship against Olivarez College in Game 2 on Monday, April 7, at the Paco Arena in Manila.
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