PBA D-League: JRU repulses Batangas for 2nd win

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Jose Rizal University fended off a tough Batangas crew, 70-65, to grab its second win in the 2017 PBA D-League Aspirants Cup Thursday at Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig.

Ervin Grospe came up big for the Heavy Bombers with 20 points and three rebounds.

Tey Teodoro also had 18 markers, seven of which came in the third quarter where JRU erected an 11-point lead, 53-42, midway through the period.

“Just like every time, I tell my players to keep playing. Our defense today was a big improvement compared to our last game,” said coach Vergel Meneses.

The Heavy Bombers joined AMA Online Education as early leaders this conference with identical 2-0 cards.

Joseph Sedurifa kept the Batangueños in the game and pulled them within three, 61-58, halfway through the fourth.

His turnover in the final minute, however, spelled the demise of Team Batangas, which reeled to its second defeat.

Sedurifa paced Batangas with 18 points and six rebounds, while CJ Isit chipped in 12 markers

The Scores:

JRU 70 – Grospe 20, Teodoro 18, Bautista 9, Lopez 7, Dela Virgen 6, Lasquety 4, Poutouochi 4, Sawat 2, Mate 0, Sabellina 0, Pontejos 0.

BATANGAS 65 – Sedurifa 18, Isit 12, Fortu 9, Ablaza 9, Dela Pena 4, Sara 3, De Joya 3, Mendoza 3, Laude 2, Inciong 2, Anderson 0, Revadavia 0, Delfinado 0, Menor 0.

Quarters: 18-18, 34-38, 55-44, 70-65.