Philippine Christian University-Dasmariñas (PCU-D) boosted its bid for a semis berth with an 80-67 win over University of Batangas on Thursday in the UCAL-PGFlex Linoleum 7th Season at the Paco Arena in Manila.

Joshua Dino came up with impressive numbers of 15 points, seven rebounds and seven assists as the Dolphins made their move in the final half, outscoring the skidding Brahmans, 34-24, for their second win in the second phase of elims for an overall record of 8-4.

That pushed PCU-D to solo third place behind co-leaders Immaculada Concepcion College and Olivarez College – both toting similar 8-3 marks – going into the last three playing dates.

Meantime, reigning titlist Centro Escolar University continued its determined chase for a semis seat with a vengeful 52-42 win over bitter rival Diliman College in the second.

In a low scoring game, the Scorpions were held to just two points in the third but willed their way out of trouble to extend their winning streak to three games that hiked their win-loss mark to 7-5 — the same record of their victims.