The Jose Rizal University bounced back after back-to-back defeats and whipped the University of Perpetual Help System DALTA, 85-52 on Friday in the NCAA Season 93 men’s basketball tournament at Filoil Flying V Centre in San Juan.
Limiting the Altas with only 15 points in the first half, the Heavy Bombers depended on their steady defense and help them seal the win.
“It’s our defense na nag-carry sa amin kanina,” said Coach Vergel Meneses. “Actually sa game na ito importante yung finu-frustrate mo yung kalaban and then to finish strong.”
The Heavy Bombers continued to power through the game, with Abdoul Poutouochi and MJ Dela Virgen, JRU extended their lead to as much as 35 points, 83-48.
Dela Virgen finished strong for the Heavy Bombers as he committed no turnovers and made 18 points and eight assists. Poutouochi added 16 points and eight rebounds, while Jed Mendoza had 12 points.
JRU’s win led them to climb in an 8-6 card to gain solo third in the Final Four race.
Meanwhile, Prince Eze topped the Altas as the solo player to score a double-double record of 23 points, 20 rebounds along with three blocks. But his efforts was put into waste as Pepetual was handed with their third lost to fall to a 4-9 card.
