LPU’s Ayaay claims NCAA POW plum

MJ Ayaay has pretty much taken a backseat to CJ Perez the whole season but when he was given the opportunity to take responsibility, the veteran forward definitely made it count.

His heroics in Lyceum’s 94-92 victory over Arellano University was enough for him to be named the National Collegiate Athletic Association Press Corps Player of the Week. With the Pirates’ unbeaten slate in peril after trailing the Chiefs by 13 late in the game, Ayaay conspired with Perez and JC Marcelino to lead a stunning comeback and set-up a thrilling finish.