JRU extends streak to three in FCBL tiff

MANILA, Philippines – Jose Rizal U pulled off a 90-88 thriller over Far Eastern U to notch its third straight victory in the TriDharma Mktg. Corp. Filipino-Chinese Basketball League second Freego Jeans’ Cup at Buddhacare Gym near Araneta Ave. in QC last Tuesday.

Joshua Saret fired a team-high 32 points while Louie Vigil added 24 points, including key baskets, in the final quarter as the Light Bombers streaked to their third win in a row after an opening game setback in the high school caging supported by Energen Cereal Energy Drink, Hi-Smart Vitamins and Nutri-C Juice.

JRU’s win also put to naught Terrence Romeo’s 38-point performance for the Baby Tams, who reeled to their third straight defeat after hurdling their first game in the tournament backed by f’g Revolution Denim, Dickies Underwear, Old Chinatown Koptitiam, Clincher Packaging Tape, Nougat Candy, Colt Commercial, Powerbest Marketing Inc. and Star Galaxy Industrial Fabricator Inc.

Meanwhile, Ateneo dispatched University of Santo Tomas, 82-74, to remain unbeaten in four games.

Kevin Ferrer and Molline Gonzales each had 16 points for the Tiger Cubs, who dropped to 1-2.

Chiang Kai Shek College edged St. Jude, 65-63, in the battle of winless teams. John Baytan led Chiang Kai Shek with 13 points for the team’s first win in three games.