Unbeaten Pirates eye No. 14

Riding high on a 13-game winning run, Lyceum coach Topex Robinson knows it will only get tougher from hereon for the Pirates in NCAA Season 93.

The Pirates, who clinched a Final Four berth last week, try to move closer to an elimination-round sweep when they clash with the desperate Emilio Aguinaldo College Generals at 4 p.m. on Tuesday at Filoil Flying V Centre in San Juan.

“From here on, we’re going to play the tough teams so every experience that we could get is very important,” said Robinson after the Pirates secured a postseason berth for the first time with a 94-83 win over Perpetual Help on Thursday.

Letran seeks to move up to solo third when it clashes with another Final Four contender, San Sebastian, in the first game at 2 p.m.

The Knights have nailed back-to-back wins after a three-game slide to climb back into contention.
And with the Jose Rizal U Bombers slumping, the Knights have a golden opportunity to consolidate their place in the next round.

Letran coach Jeff Napa’s wards are coming off an 88-79 win over Mapua last week. But San Sebastian is also in fiery form, having beaten St. Benilde, 73-61, also last week.

“Our game is slowly picking up after some soul-searching,” said Napa. “We’re ready to achieve our goals.”