COLEGIO de San Lorenzo and Our Lady of Fatima University served notice of their title aspirations with a pair of lopsided victories at the start of the NAASCU Season 17 men’s basketball tournament at the Cuneta Astrodome in Pasay City. CdSL whipped Manuel Luis Quezon University, 101-82, while OLFU crushed La Salle-Araneta University, 82-66, to kick off their campaigns in this prestigious, 16- team competition. Handled by coach Ralph Emrson Rivera, the Phoenix rode on Chris Essomba’s 18-point, 14 rebound performance to win pulling away. Jessie Pedrosa added 16 points and Jovem Dabu aded 14 points for Fatima. Games Tuesday: (RTU gym)8 a.m. -- De Ocampo vs. Holy Angel10 a.m. -- PMMS vs. St. Clare11:30 p.m. -- RTU vs CUP2:30 p.m. -- OLFU vs. CdSL

Source: The Standard August 17, 2017 11:37 UTC