Bombers keep hitting target

MANILA, Philippines —  Jose Rizal U, which finished last in Season 100, slew the beast in San Beda, 67-66, yesterday to jump back into contention at the MOA Arena.

It was the second win for JRU in three starts with its first coming at the expense of big fish Letran, 73-69, last week.

Allan Laurenaria came out of nowhere and delivered the game-winning shot in the dying seconds – a dagger straight and deep into the hearts of the Lions, who absorbed their first defeat after two wins.

“This was a huge win for us because it gave us confidence,” said JRU’s new mentor Nani Epondulan, who spent college ball in the school he’s now coaching. “We’re small but our hearts are big,” he added.

The result also forged a three-way logjam atop Group B among JRU, San Beda and College of St. Benilde.

It was a heartbreaking defeat for San Beda, which lost two important points in the clutch.

Earlier, San Sebastian claimed its first win in three outings by outgunning Lyceum of the Philippines, 100-94. The Pirates fell to 0-3.