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Reyes trey puts Dolphins closer to title
Alvin Reyes sank a game-winning three-pointer in the dying seconds, securing a thrilling 78-76 victory for Philippine Christian University-Dasmariñas over top seed Olivarez College in Game 1 of the UCAL-PGFlex Linoleum Cup finals.
The Dolphins, who trailed by five points with just over two minutes remaining, staged a remarkable comeback with a blazing 7-0 finish to clinch the win.
John Carl Catayong and Ram Mesqueriola led the scoring for PCU-Dasmariñas with 21 and 14 points, respectively, while top gunner Joshua Diño struggled offensively.
The win places PCU-Dasmariñas on the brink of winning their first-ever championship in the league, a title they could secure in Game 2 on Monday, April 7.
A Game 3, if necessary, is scheduled for April 10.
The loss was a disappointment for Olivarez College, who had built several double-digit leads before faltering in the final minutes.
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Philippine Christian University-Dasmariñas (PCU-D) edged out top seed Olivarez College, 78-76, in Game 1 of the UCAL-PGFlex Linoleum Cup finals.
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Philippine Christian University-Dasmariñas (PCU-Dasmariñas) aims to secure their first-ever championship in the UCAL Season 7 title series against Olivarez College.
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