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NCAA: St. Benilde outlasts JRU in another heated affair
The De La Salle-College of St. Benilde (CSB) Blazers defeated the Jose Rizal University (JRU) Heavy Bombers in a heated overtime match, 93-85.
Will Gozum was a key player for the Blazers, scoring 18 points, grabbing 11 rebounds, and dishing out four assists.
Agem Miranda led the JRU Bombers with 31 points and tied the game at 75-all with 1:20 left in regulation.
CSB coach Charles Tiu acknowledged the game's physicality and tension, comparing it to past encounters between the two teams, but downplayed the post-game handshake snub by JRU.
Both teams now hold identical 1-1 records in the young NCAA Season 99 men's basketball tournament.
Miguel Corteza also contributed 21 points for CSB.
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