Incoming sophomore Jun Roque continued his nice displaying for University of Perpetual Help System DALTA as they trounced NCAA foe Arellano University, 94-81, within the 2023 FilOil EcoOil Preseason Cup on Thursday.
Roque dropped a team-high 20 factors, seven rebounds, three blocks, one help, and one steal whereas he acquired ample assist from John Abis and JP Boral who every poured in 13 markers within the victory. Third-year Abis additionally made his presence felt on protection along with his 17 rebounds alongside one block.
The ALTAs have been answerable for the sport early on earlier than Arellano’s Troy Valencia tied issues up at 63-all on the 1:35-mark of the third interval.
However, Perpetual headed to the fourth nonetheless carrying the lead, 69-64.
A Roque jumper then introduced the Las Piñas crew to a double-digit cushion, 85-75, earlier than three consecutive freebies from him made it a 90-78 affair with 1:18 left to play. Joey Barcuma placed on the ending touches, notching the final two baskets for Perpetual as they cruised to their third straight win and sixth general.
Perpetual now stands at 6-1 to guide Group 1 whereas Arellano remained listless at 0-5.
Lars Sunga led the Chiefs with 25 factors off the bench laced with eight rebounds, two assists, one steal, and a block whereas Valencia completed with 13 markers.
—MGP, GMA Integrated News
Source: www.gmanetwork.com
