Casper Pericas scattered 20 points and helped the Lyceum Pirates beat the University of the Philippines Maroons, 58-53, in the 25-years old and under division of the Milcu-2018 Got Skills-Adidas Summer Showcase Basketball tournament at the Far Eastern University gymnasium in Morayta, Manila.
With Ian Japzon and Yang Remulla knocking down clutch baskets, the Pirates improved to 3-2 while handing the Maroons their first loss in four games.
The University of the East Warriors, with JK Amora making 12 points, outlasted the Manuel L. Quezon University Stallions, 51-43.
The win hiked UE’s record to 4-1.
