2009 Philippine Collegiate Championship Update

December 2, 2009

The last two games in the round of eight of the “Sweet 16” Finals of the PLDT-SMART supported 2009 Philippine Collegiate Championship games will be held today, December 4, at the Ynares Sports Arena, Pasig City.

First game at 2:00pm is a repeat of the UAAP Final Four match-up with Ateneo Blue Eagles battling with thee UST Growling Tigers. Second game is another Final Four pairing with NCAA champion San Sebastian College-Recoletos Golden Stags clashing with its 4th placer NCAA rival, Letran Knights, the team credited with dethroning of 2008 Philippine Collegiate Champion, DLSU Green Archers.

San Beda Red Lions and FEU Tamaraws, winners over Mapua and UE Red Warriors, respectively are already in the Final Four. The Red Lions of San Beda will meet the winner of the Blue Eagles - Growling Tigers game while FEU Tamaraws will meet the winner of the SSC-R vs. Letran match-up.

Nominal fees are charged for those watching the games at the Ynares Arena with the net proceeds going to the PCCL-Collegiate Leagues Development Fund. General admission is P50.00 and the courtside & ringside seats are available on first-come first-served basis at nominal fee of P100.00.

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

PCCL is reminding amateur camera enthusiasts to submit action shots of players during the games of the “Sweet 16” Finals. Those who will submit selected pictures will be awarded with surprise gifts. Log in at the PCCL website, www.CollegiateChampionsLeague.net  for details.