Bombers, Altas plunge into action

MANILA, Philippines — Jose Rizal University and University of Perpetual Help get a feel of the action when they clash today while opening-day losers Lyceum of the Philippines U and College of St. Benilde shoot for their first win in the 97th NCAA basketball tournament.

The Louie Gonzales-coached Bombers and the Mike Saguiguit-mentored Altas will parade their new-look rosters at 12 noon at the La Salle Greenhills Gym in Mandaluyong.

The winner will join early leaders Letran, San Beda, Mapua and Arellano U. LPU and St. Benilde collide at 3 p.m.