(From GMA News)
Defense gave Jose Rizal University (JRU) and Mapua Institute of Technology (MIT) easy wins over separate opponents in Friday’s 86th NCAA men’s basketball tournament at The Arena in San Juan City.
Games Monday
(The Arena, San Juan City)
10 am – Arellano vs Perpetual (Jr)
12 nn – San Beda vs Letran (Jr)
2 pm – Arellano vs Perpetual (Sr)
4 pm – San Beda vs Letran (Sr)
Jose Rizal trailed for most of the game but threw a defensive blanket on Perpetual Help in the second half to complete a come-from-behind 78-62 win while Mapua carved out a masterful 73-51 decision over Arellano U in the main event of a double-header.
John Deco Lopez, back after missing the first three games of the season due to a leg injury, paced JRU with 16 points as the Bombers rolled to their third straight win after a 68-52 opening day loss to San Beda.
Alex Almario and JR Bulangis added 12 and 10 markers but it was the do-it-all duo of Marvin Hayes and John Njei who provided the spark for the Vergel Meneses-coached Bombers.
Hayes had 11 points and 10 rebounds while Njei recovered from his slump with an all-around performance of 10 markers, seven assists, six rebounds, two steals and two blocks.
However, it was JRU’s defense in the final half that turned things around for the Bombers.
"In the first half, they (Perpetual) were getting the touches and attempts so I told the boys to prevent them from receiving the ball. I’m glad they responded," said Meneses.
PCU recruit George Allen exploded for 16 points in the first half as the Altas enjoyed a 34-29 cushion at the break.
Perpetual Help's Raffy Ynion (left) tries to ward off the pesky defense put up by JRU's Joe Etame during their game in the NCAA men's basketball tournament on Friday at The Arena in San Juan City. GMANews.TV
JRU then tightened up its defense in the second half to make things miserable for Perpetual’s shooters to slowly turn things around.
Allen was held to one point in the final half to finish with 17 while Arnold Danganan had 16 markers as the Altas suffered their fourth straight loss.
Njei stole the thunder from fellow Cameroonian and NCAA Press Corps’ Player of the Week Joe Etame, who was used sparingly in the game. Etame only had two points, two rebounds and two blocks in nine minutes.
"He (Etame) was rushing his shots in the first half when he should’ve taken it strong inside. In fairness, Njei was playing really well on both ends of the court," said Meneses.
In the second game, Mapua gave Arellano U little room to operate as it hammered out a 73-51 decision to notch its second win in three starts. The Chiefs fell to a 1-3 record.
In juniors’ action, RP youth standout Joshua Alolino scored a season-high 36 points as Perpetual Help cruised to a 90-74 win over Jose Rizal while Mapua leaned on Andoy Estrella’s 30-point effort for an 86-66 rout of Arellano.
Defense gave Jose Rizal University (JRU) and Mapua Institute of Technology (MIT) easy wins over separate opponents in Friday’s 86th NCAA men’s basketball tournament at The Arena in San Juan City.
Games Monday
(The Arena, San Juan City)
10 am – Arellano vs Perpetual (Jr)
12 nn – San Beda vs Letran (Jr)
2 pm – Arellano vs Perpetual (Sr)
4 pm – San Beda vs Letran (Sr)
Jose Rizal trailed for most of the game but threw a defensive blanket on Perpetual Help in the second half to complete a come-from-behind 78-62 win while Mapua carved out a masterful 73-51 decision over Arellano U in the main event of a double-header.
John Deco Lopez, back after missing the first three games of the season due to a leg injury, paced JRU with 16 points as the Bombers rolled to their third straight win after a 68-52 opening day loss to San Beda.
Alex Almario and JR Bulangis added 12 and 10 markers but it was the do-it-all duo of Marvin Hayes and John Njei who provided the spark for the Vergel Meneses-coached Bombers.
Hayes had 11 points and 10 rebounds while Njei recovered from his slump with an all-around performance of 10 markers, seven assists, six rebounds, two steals and two blocks.
However, it was JRU’s defense in the final half that turned things around for the Bombers.
"In the first half, they (Perpetual) were getting the touches and attempts so I told the boys to prevent them from receiving the ball. I’m glad they responded," said Meneses.
PCU recruit George Allen exploded for 16 points in the first half as the Altas enjoyed a 34-29 cushion at the break.
Perpetual Help's Raffy Ynion (left) tries to ward off the pesky defense put up by JRU's Joe Etame during their game in the NCAA men's basketball tournament on Friday at The Arena in San Juan City. GMANews.TV
JRU then tightened up its defense in the second half to make things miserable for Perpetual’s shooters to slowly turn things around.
Allen was held to one point in the final half to finish with 17 while Arnold Danganan had 16 markers as the Altas suffered their fourth straight loss.
Njei stole the thunder from fellow Cameroonian and NCAA Press Corps’ Player of the Week Joe Etame, who was used sparingly in the game. Etame only had two points, two rebounds and two blocks in nine minutes.
"He (Etame) was rushing his shots in the first half when he should’ve taken it strong inside. In fairness, Njei was playing really well on both ends of the court," said Meneses.
In the second game, Mapua gave Arellano U little room to operate as it hammered out a 73-51 decision to notch its second win in three starts. The Chiefs fell to a 1-3 record.
In juniors’ action, RP youth standout Joshua Alolino scored a season-high 36 points as Perpetual Help cruised to a 90-74 win over Jose Rizal while Mapua leaned on Andoy Estrella’s 30-point effort for an 86-66 rout of Arellano.
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