Ateneo trips JRU in Fr Martin Cup
MANILA, Philippines - The Ateneo Eagles subdued the Jose Rizal University Bombers, 77-71, to post its second straight victory in the Fr. Martin Summer Cup basketball tournament at the San Beda gym in Mendiola last Sunday.
Kiefer Ravena scored 18 points while Tonito Gonzaga and Nico Salva added 15 points apiece for the fancied Eagles, who showed the way in Group A.
In the other seniors game, Eric Acuna fired 10 of his 18 points in the third period as the Informatics Icons trounced the Ateneo-B side, 80-62.
In junior play, Far Eastern University-FERN humbled Jesus Is Lord Christian Fellowship, 99-79, for its second straight win.
The Baby Tams now share the Group A lead with the NCAA junior champion San Beda Red Cubs.
In the women’s side, Lyceum Philippines University, with Janelle Mendoza, Diane Vichauco and France Mae Cabinbin on the firing end, demolished La Salle, 78-48, for its second straight win.
Adamson, meanwhile, downed Ateneo, 68-61.
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