Published February 17, 2023 6:35pm
Updated February 17, 2023 6:35pm
Defending champion San Beda University stored its Final Four hopes alive after routing Jose Rizal University, 69-66, within the NCAA Season 98 juniors basketball match on Friday on the Emilio Aguinaldo College Gym.
San Beda has now gained all of its final three video games to enhance to 5-3 whereas already-eliminated JRU slipped to 2-6.
Chris Hubilla was once more the point of interest of San Beda’s offense, ending with 22 factors, 10 rebounds, and three assists whereas Niño Mundas chipped in 16 markers, 9 boards, and one block because the Red Cubs remained in competition.
San Beda was capable of construct a lead as excessive as 11 early within the recreation however the Light Bombers staged a rally and pulled to inside one, 56-55, midway within the fourth interval. But Hubilla rallied his crew, nailing back-to-back baskets that gave them a much-needed 60-57 cushion.
Mundas and Andrei Dungo then drilled two straight baskets, 64-57, earlier than the previous accomplished a three-point play alternative for a 67-60 lead within the ultimate 1:20.
John Lopez and Andrei Dungo chipped in 11 factors apiece whereas Jharmaine Lecciones chimed in with seven markers and 5 rebounds.
PE Enal was among the many vivid spots for JRU as he completed with 22 factors, eight rebounds, two assists, and one steal.
—JMB, GMA Integrated News
Source: www.gmanetwork.com
