La Salle, CEU eye clincher

MANILA, Philippines — Reigning champion EcoOil-La Salle and surprise contender Centro Escolar University go for the kill versus Go Torakku-St. Clare and Marinerong Pilipino-San Beda, respectively, in Game 2 of the PBA D-League Aspirants’ Cup semifinals today at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig.

The unbeaten Green Archers are heavily favored against the Saints at 7:30 p.m. as another fiery duel looms between the Scorpions and the Red Lions in the first game at 4:30 p.m.

La Salle and CEU sport 1-0 leads after contrasting victories in the openers of their best-of-three semis. Another win would pave the way for their championship face-off, also a best-of-three, starting Thursday at the same venue.

The Green Archers trounced the Saints, 85-65, to stay unbeaten in six games and close in on another D-League title.