MANILA, Philippines – Nigerian Folashade Ogunsemuyen put on a solid all-around performance to help power Centro Escolar University to a thrilling 63-61 win over La Salle in the FCBL Dickies Cup Saturday at the Philippine Buddhacare gym in Quezon City.
The 6-foot-2 Ogunsemuyen exploded for 21 points 16 boards, five assists and a block to earn the Dickies Underwear Player of the Game award in the event backed by Smart, Mang Inasal, Home Depot and Powerhorse.
UAAP champion Far Eastern University and runner-up Adamson outlasted their respective rivals to keep their share of the lead in the 8-team tournament.
The reigning UAAP champions edged NCAA’s Lyceum, 54-51, while the Lady Falcons leaned on the hot-shooting Mary
Peñaranda to overpower the University of Santo Tomas Tigress, 74-64.
Peñaranda finished in double-double with 23 points and 22 rebounds.