THE University of Batangas Brahmans became the first UCAL (Universities and Colleges Athletic League) esports champions after beating the Lyceum-Batangas Pirates in a thrilling best-of-five series at the LPU-Manila Esports Arena.
UB’s gripping 3-2 series win in the Mobile Legends Bang Bang event capped its dominance in the seven-school tournament held for the first time since the league was established eight years ago.
Composed of Marc Emmanuel N. Salazar, Benj Emmanuel P. Cortiñas, Aaron Joshua P. Cabauatan and Ben Angelo A. Panganiban, the Brahmans swept the single-round elims before outclassing the Philippine Christian University-Dasmariñas in their best-of-three semis series.
Other members of UB team were Knoll Cedric A. Duag, Dominic Malvin G. Perez and Bien Paulo A. Laylo.
Pirates reach finale
The LPU-B Pirates made it to the final of the event presented by PG Flex Linoleum by beating Manila Central University, 2-1.
PCU-D finished third after outwitting MCU.
Other schools which took part in the event were Centro Escolar Universitry, Philippine Women’s University and Diliman College.
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