#NCAA91 Day 8: Perpetual Help Still Immaculate, JRU Bounces Back, Arellano Survives OT

In the first game of Friday triple header of the NCAA, The Perpetual Help Altas keeps their Immaculate record after defeating the San Sebastian Stags 84-70.

It was almost a close game between the Altas and the Stags ending every quarter with a single digit lead for the Altas, but the latter were able to pull away in the last three minutes of regulation the single digit lead became a comfortable  80-67 lead for Perpetual over San Sebastian.

Another MVP performance was showcased by reigning MVP as he led the Altas with 21 points, 15 rebounds and 14 assist, while Bright Akhuetie added 20 points and 23 rebounds for Perpetual Help. on the other hand Ryan Costelo led the Stags with 18 points, while Bradwyn Guinto and Alvin Capobres added 13 points each for San Sebastian.

The Altas goes 4-0, while the Stags drops to 1-2.

Score:

Perpaetual Help Altas 84: Thompson 21, Akhuetie 20, Daganongon 16, Oliviera 9, Ylagan 6, Eze 6, Dizon 3, Elopre 2. 

San Sebastian Stags 70: Costelo 18, Guinto 13, Capobres 13, Ortuouste 9, Calisaan 6, Pretta 3, Vera 3, Sibal 2, Mercado 2, David 1.


After suffering back to back loss the JRU Heavy Bombers finally bounces back after beating the EAC Generals 67-47.

After a close first half ending at 35-28, the Generals entered the second half looking diorganized as they let the Heavy Bombers pull away finishing the 3rd period at 51-35, in the fourth period EAC were only able to produce 12 points making it easy for JRU to pull away and get their second victory.

Abdel Poutouchi led the Heavy Bombers in keeping the Generals winless after after four games, producing 15 points, on the hand Sidney Onwubere led the Generals  with 10 points and 17 rebounds.

Score:

JRU Heavy Bombers 67: Poutouochi 15, Dela Paz 10, Pontejos 9, Cruz 9, Estrella 7, Abdulwahab 5, Teodoro 5, Balagtas 3, Lasquety 2, Grospe 2.

EAC Generals 47: Onwubere 10, Bonleon 9, Munsayac 8, Mejos 6, Adoum Abba 5, Hamadou 4, Diego 2, Estacio 2, Morada 1. 


In the final game, Arellano University Chiefs escapes past the Mapua Cardinals 100-96 in an overtime thriller.

It was a neck to neck battle between the Chiefs and the Cardinals ending the first three quarters at 20-20, 36-38, 64-66  with Mapua leading, in the 4th quarter Arellano were able to take over the lead with 81-79 with 1 minute left in the game, but a floater by Josan Nimes ties the game at 81-all. Arellano could have won the game via the big three by Zach Nichols with 22 seconds left in the game pushing the Chiefs at 84-81 but a three by Exequiel Biteng tied the game at 84-all to force an overtime. In the overtime period Arellano held on to their steady defense to held on to their lead though Biteng again was able to tie the game at 89 a piece, the Chiefs still went away to get their third win.

Gilas Cadet Jovanie Jalalon exploded 26 points, while Dioncee Holts finally scored big with 25 points for the Chiefs. Alwell Oraeme and Josan Nimes led the way for the Cardinals with 18 and 17 points respectively.

Score:

Arellano University Chiefs 100: Jalalon 26, Holts 25, Nichols 16, Salado 12, Bangga 5 Gumaru 5, Cadavis 4, Tano 3, Meca 2, Enriquez 2. 

Mapua Cardinal 96: Oraeme 18, Nimes 17, Isit 13, Raflores 12, Biteng 12, Nieles 9, Stevens 5, Serrano 4, Menina 3, Aguirre 2.