THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Host LNCPE, Kariyavattom won the seventh Major Dhyan Chand memorial South India inter-collegiate hockey tournament here on Saturday.

LNCPE rode on M. Alex’s four goals, including a hat-trick, to demolish University College, Thiruvananthapuram 4-0 in the final.

Alex struck in the 12th, 26th, 29th and 35th minutes to complete a comprehensive win for his side which led 3-0 at half-time.

Earlier in the semifinals, LNCPE defeated PSG Arts and Science College, Coimbatore 4-1.
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Alex again was the hero as he struck three goals for LNCPE. K. Sunny scored the other goal for the host while Aaron David Edmond reduced the margin.
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University College edged out Christ College, Irinjalakuda 9-8 in the sudden death after both teams failed to score during regulation time.

Olympian and Arjuna awardee Mohammed Riaz gave away the prizes. — Principal Correspondent