2009 Philippine Collegiate Championship Update

December 2, 2009

There will be no back-to-back Philippine Collegiate Champion this year. De La Salle Green Archers, 2008 PCCL champion, was dethroned by Letran Knights in the first round of “Sweet 16” Finals. The race for the national collegiate title is now wide open with the Ateneo Blue Eagles (UAAP champion) and the San Sebastian College-Recoletos Golden Stags (NCAA champion) seen as favorites to forge the title showdown.

The remaining games in the “Sweet 16” Finals first round are:
November 28 at FilOil Flying V San Juan Arena:  the UE Warriors vs. the University of Cebu Webmasters, followed by the University of Visayas Green Lancers vs. the Mapua Cardinals.

November 30 at Ormoc Dome, Ormoc City: the San Sebastian College-Recoletos Golden Stags vs. the University of San Carlos Warriors followed by the UST Growling Tigers vs. the JRU Heavy Bombers.
General Admission at the San Juan Arena is free while the courtside & ringside seats are available on first-come first-served basis at nominal fee of P50.00 for PCCL Development Fund.

ABS-CBN covers all the “Sweet 16” games live at Studio 23 with replay in the evening at the Balls channel.