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THIS is the examination season in Cambridge and a time of reaffirmation at Fenner's, where only the better University players match county professionals who, in consequence, may be flattered by results.

There were some in each category yesterday of whom it might be said: ``Can do better''. But not Cambridge century-maker Anurag Singh or Essex spinner Peter Such who, on a generally amiable pitch, bowled 28 overs for 41 runs and claimed two wickets.

Seam bowling colleague Danny Law at one point looked like flunking as he struggled to overcome the ``yips'' on his run-up and conceded 54 runs without success in 11 overs.

But there was the odd ball of extra pace that troubled the batsmen and when the hitherto impeccable Ed Smith was bowled essaying a languid drive, Law's confidence improved markedly.

Within seven overs he had claimed four more wickets, the first that of the usually sound Will House, who slashed a catch to Andrew Hibbert at second slip.

Meanwhile, top marks to Anurag, Warwickshire's student professional and Cambridge captain, accomplished against seam and warily correct under the nagging accuracy of Such and, to a lesser degree, Paul Grayson.

He fashioned a chanceless century off 170 balls with 10 fours and reached 134 before departing and declaring.