Philippine College of Criminology (PCCr) and College of St. Catherine of Quezon City (CSCQC) carved out contrasting semifinals victories on Friday, May 19, at Central Colleges of the Philippines gym to arrange a championship showdown in the National Universities and Colleges Athletic Association (NUCAA).

Up by six points at the halftime break, the PCCr Serpent Eagles pulled away for good in the second half and led by as many as 21 points, 74-53, en route to an 85-69 triumph against San Pedro College of Business Administration (SPCBA).