by Jonas Terrado
University of Santo Tomas stakes its unblemished record and the Aspirants Group lead against Petron-Letran in the PBA D-League at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City.
The Growling Tigers shoot for their fifth straight win in the 12 noon match against the Knights and keep themselves above second-running Cignal-Ateneo (5-1), St. Clare-Virtual Reality (4-1) and Che’Lu Bar & Grill (3-1) in the standings.
Yankie Haruna vs Ira Bataller (PBA Images)
Meanwhile, Metropac-San Beda (4-1) tries to regain its hold on second spot in the Foundation Group opposite winless SMDC-National University at 2 p.m.
Chadao-Far Eastern University (2-3) and University of Perpetual Help (1-3) look to stay in the playoff hunt in the final game of the tripleheader at 4 p.m.