NCAA: Arellano bounces back, holds off JRU
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MANILA, Philippines—Arellano barged back into the win column after defeating Jose Rizal University, 62-52, in the second round of the NCAA Season 98 men’s basketball tournament at San Juan Arena on Sunday.
The Chiefs bounced back from their 71-66 loss to San Sebastian on Friday and now hold a 6-8 record.
Article continues after this advertisement“It’s good that they listened to me today. Although our lead was lessened in the last two minutes, I told them not to panic and we will get looks inside. Their defense was really tough,” coach Cholo Martin said.
Axel Doromal finished with a game-high 17 points, including a layup that gave the Chiefs a 56-52 lead with 1:26 left and a pair of free throws to deny the Heavy Bombers’ comeback bid.
Travis Mantua helped Arellano’s cause with 12 points, four rebounds and four assists.
Article continues after this advertisementThe Chiefs won despite getting out-rebounded, 56-33.
John Amores had a double-double with 12 points and 13 rebounds for JRU, which dropped to 6-6.
The Scores:
ARELLANO 62 — Doromal 17, Mantua 12, Sunga 9, Abastillas 8, Mallari 5, Oliva 5, Talampas 3, Tolentino 3, Oftana 0.
JRU 52 — Amores 12, Dionisio 9, Miranda 8, Guiab 6, Delos Santos 5, Sy 5, Dela Rosa 3, Arenal 2, Celis 2, Medina 0, Tan 0.
Quarters: 17-20, 27-28, 53-44, 62-52.
