After a satisfying win on Monday, the Scorpions finished the double-round eliminations with a 12-0 sweep, clobbering the Philippine Christian University (PCU), 91-75, to secure the first finals berth in the 5th PG FLEX Linoleum-Universities and Colleges Basketball League.
In their last game in the semi-finals, the match against the PCU was tight, as both groups were able to chase each other’s scores in the first half, but the Scorpions poured on the heat in the third quarter and outscored the opponent, 72-56.
The team struck hardest in the fourth quarter with a 16-point lead, maintaining their streak of 12 straight wins.
Franz Diaz, the Best Player of the Game, led the Scorpions by scoring 23 points and grabbing 2 rebounds and 2 assists.
According to Diaz, the Scorpions were able to win the game because of their determination. Their team is also far from over, and they are persistent in trying to win this season.
With an immaculate 12-0 record, the Scorpions will go straight into the finals, with dates and venues to be announced.