By Kevin Estrada
Jose Rizal University leaned on its reserves to notch its first win of the NCAA Season 100 Men’s Basketball Tournament, as it took down San Sebastian 90-74 on Wednesday at the FilOil-EcoOil Centre.
The second unit of the Heavy Bombers were instrumental in their maiden victory, snapping a three-game losing skid in the process.
Marvin Raymundo had a breakout game for JRU, notching a double-double of 21 points and 13 rebounds, and also flexed his defensive prowess with his three blocks and a steal. His free throws gave them the biggest lead at 19, 87-68 with 2:42 remaining to seal the win.
Mart Barrera then displayed his efficiency by hitting for 70% from the field (7/10), including 3-of-4 from beyond the arc to finish with 18 points.
Overall, the pair made a huge mark for the Heavy Bombers’ bench mob, outscoring Baste’s back-ups 63-20 for the entire game.
Rafael Are led San Sebastian with 17 points, which fell to an even 2-2 record after absorbing their second straight loss.
The scores:
JRU 90 – Raymundo 21, Barrera 18, Medina 11, Argente 10, Lozano 10, Guiab 9, Mosqueda 5, Panapanaan 2, Sarmiento 2, De Leon 2, Ramos 0, Bernardo 0, Pangilinan 0, Samontanes 0, Ferrer 0
SAN SEBASTIAN 74 – Are 17, Escobido 11, Aguilar 11, Felebrico 10, Velasco 10, Maliwat 7, R. Gabat 6, L. Gabat 2, Barroga 0, Ricio 0, Pascual 0, Lintol 0
Quarter scores: 20-21, 40-40, 65-59, 90-74
