Manila Bulletin
Roque erupts as Perpetual downs JRU
The University of Perpetual Help Altas secured their fifth win in the NCAA Season 99 men's basketball tournament by defeating the Jose Rizal University Heavy Bombers, 72-61.
Art Roque led the Altas with 17 points, hitting four three-pointers in a second-half onslaught that extended their lead.
Christian Pagaran provided support with 15 points, while Jielo Razon and John Abis contributed eight and seven points, respectively.
Perpetual Help established a significant lead by outscoring JRU in the second quarter, extending their advantage to as much as 22 points.
This victory improves Perpetual Help's record to 5-7, and was a redemption for their first-round loss to JRU.
Joshua Guiab was the lone double-digit scorer for JRU with 10 points, and the Heavy Bombers dropped to 8-5.
Scottie Thompson, the team's assistant coach and a proud alumnus, was in attendance for the game.
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