Published February 17, 2023 2:14pm
Updated February 17, 2023 2:19pm
University of Perpetual Help System DALTA fended off Matthew Rubico’s sizzling capturing to tug off a 100-97 escape over Lyceum of the Philippines University within the NCAA Season 98 juniors basketball event on Friday.
Rubico completed with 43 huge factors however that wasn’t sufficient in opposition to the extra balanced assault of Perpetual, who improved to 4-4. Lyceum, the runner-up again in Season 95, bowed out of Final Four competition after dropping to 3-5 to affix different eradicated groups in JRU, Arellano, and EAC.
The Junior ALTAs led by as many as 23 earlier than Lyceum staged a livid fightback within the essential stretch of the payoff interval with Nat Fuentes hitting a triple to chop it right down to a 91-89 deficit for Lyceum. Wayne Valencia then transformed two fast baskets for Perpetual, 96-91, earlier than Rubico drove to the basket for a 99-97 unfold with 10.2 seconds left within the sport.
Cristian Vergara then missed each of his free throws however Perpetual was in a position to safe the following possession as Valencia break up his freebies, 100-97, with 6.6 seconds left. Rubico had the possibility to tie issues up however he went broad on his closing triple try.
Valencia led Perpetual with 23 factors, 5 assists, and 4 rebounds whereas Amiel Acido dropped 17 markers, eight boards, and two blocks as Perpetual stayed alive within the playoff race.
Perpetual’s win additionally spoiled the massive night time from Rubico who additionally completed with 13 rebounds, 9 assists, and 4 steals as he emerged as the primary participant to hit the 40-point plus mark.
The scores:
Perpetual 100 – Valencia 24, Acido 17, Vergara 16, Mascarinas 11, Pagulayan 11, Daep 8, Canlas 6, Montemayor 3, Callangan 3, Montero 1, De Ala 0, Bernaldez 0, Panelo 0.
Lyceum 97 – Rubico 43, Fuentes 27, Torres 8, Villa 7, Mateinzo 4, Mulligan 4, Zi. Espinas 2, Mondia 2, Mointilla 0, Nodalo 0, Zy. Espinas 0, Parinas 0, Poli 0.
Quarters: 21-10, 54-37, 79-68, 100-97.
—JMB, GMA Integrated News
Source: www.gmanetwork.com
