NCAA: JRU ekes out win over Perpetual Help | Inquirer Sports

NCAA: JRU ekes out win over Perpetual Help

By: - Reporter / @MarkGiongcoINQ
/ 08:37 PM July 23, 2012

MANILA, Philippines—Jose Rizal University held off Perpetual Help, 64-59, Monday night in the NCAA Season 88 men’s basketball tournament at the FilOil Flying V Arena in San Juan city.

Sophomore guard John Villiarias had 10 points and 10 rebounds, including an offensive board that led to Nate Matute’s game-sealing free throws.

Alex Almario also gave JRU a lift with 12 points and six rebounds—stepping up with Matute having a sub-par game.

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The Altas came to within three, 58-61, with the possession but committed costly errors as they absorbed just their second setback in six stints.

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The win put JRU atop the heap along with San Beda and San Sebastian.

Jett Vidal was off to a strong start but cooled off in the second half to finish with 20 points.

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