Mapua repulsed refuses the home win JRU

TOPSCORER. Laurenz Victoria leads the balanced load of Mapua against JRU. Photo by Josh Albelda / Rappler

MANILA, Philippines – Mapua opened its NCAA Season 94 campaign with a win over Jose Rizal University, 72-60, in the Heavy Bombers' residence at JRU Gym In Mandaluyong, Thursday, July 12

Laurenz Victoria, a strong goalkeeper, led a fine team effort from the Cardinals, scoring 11 points in addition to 7 rebounds and 4 assists.

The great rookie player Warren Bonifacio impressed in his debut with 10 points and 9 tips on the bench. Five other Cardinals scored at least 6 points in the double-digit victory.

Cedric Pelayo drew a corner-3 at the mark of the 4th 6:34 to carry the Cardinals mark at 10, 63- 53, but the Heavy Bombers responded with a short 5- 0 in a transition trio of Jed Mendoza, 58-63.

The Bombers, however, were not able to maintain their offensive while the Cardinals recovered their 10-point cushion on a dagger float from Eric Jabel, 70-60, with [19659012] 1:45 left in regulation. Goaltender Noah Lugo starred for the Cardinals in third place with a comfortable 8-point lead, 48-40, but the new JRU leader Mendoza ignited shooter MJ Dela Virgen. .

Mapua opened an 11-point lead, 25-14, on the Heavy Bombers. However, a balanced charge culminated with a Karl Bordon corner triple that simply wiped out the Cardinals' advantage at 3 to half, 34-31

The Scores: [19659011] ] MAPUA (72) – Victoria 11, Bonifacio 10, Jabel 9, Biteng 8, Pelayo 8, Serrano 8, Gamboa 6, Lugo 6, Buñag 4, Aguirre 2, Garcia 0, Salenga 0. [19659011] JRU (60) – David 12, Mendoza 11, Bordon 9, Esguerra 6, Silvarez 6, Dela Virgen 5, Padua 4, Santos 4, Miranda 3, Aguilar 0, Estrella 0, Mallari 0.

Quarter: 25-14, 34 -31, 52-47, 72-60.

– Rappler.com