LYCEUM of the Philippines University tries to reduce San Sebastian College-Recoletos’ playoff chances as they face each other on Tuesday in the National Collegiate Association Season 95 seniors basketball tournament at the Filoil Flying V Centre in San Juan.
The No. 2 Pirates (12-3 won-lost), recently clinched their third consecutive Final Four appearance after their redemption victory over upset-conscious Emilio Aguinaldo College Generals (3-12), 83-71, last Friday.
The Pirates sit behind unbeaten leader and defending champion San Beda Red Lions (16-0), who are two wins away from an outright Finals berth. San Beda is on a 30-game win streak.
The No. 4 Stags (8-7) take on a tougher task to keep their playoff hopes alive against the red hot Pirates, who are currently in a six-game winning streak.
Coming off a three-game skid, the Stags escaped past the struggling Jose Rizal University Bombers, 62-59, last Thursday.
The Bombers dropped to a 4-10 card in a tie with the University of Perpetual Help System Dalta Altas.
The Altas, on the other hand, could still enter the playoffs if they sweep their remaining games—including their 4 p.m. duel with the Bombers.
College of Saint Benilde (6-8), meanwhile, try to end a six-game skid when the Blazers face the cellar-dwelling Generals at noon.
The Blazers lost eight of their nine games.