JRU climbs to solo third after beating Arellano

Updated Mon, October 30, 2023 at 1:48 PM Published Fri, October 27, 2023 at 6:54 PM

Jose Rizal University (JRU) defeated Arellano University (AU) 79-74 in the NCAA Season 99 men's basketball tournament, climbing to solo third place with an 8-4 record.

JRU captain Ry Dela Rosa, who had missed several first-round games due to health issues, returned and has been instrumental in the team's resurgence.

Dela Rosa was named Collegiate Press Corps NCAA Player of the Week for his impactful performances, averaging 10.67 points and 2.0 rebounds in the last three games.

In the win against Arellano, Dela Rosa hit three crucial three-pointers late in the game and finished with 12 points.

He also had a 19-point outing with six three-pointers in a recent 79-72 victory over San Sebastian.

Jonathan Medina led JRU in scoring against Arellano with 16 points, supported by Patrick Ramos with 15 points and Joshua Guian with a double-double.

Arellano University, now with a 2-9 record, was led by Jade Talampas but fell short despite a late run.

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