MANILA, Philippines — Jose Rizal University denied the comeback bid of the De La Salle - College of Saint Benilde, 73-69, at the San Juan Arena on Tuesday to go 2-0 in the NCAA Season 102 men's basketball tournament.
Squandering a 16-point lead, the Heavy Bombers stayed composed down the stretch with Lawrence Mangubat scoring three insurance free throws to secure the win with four seconds left.
Ian Torres missed his trey on the other end as CSB fell to 2-1, just behind new Group A leader JRU.
Mangubat finished with 20 points and nine rebounds while Chris Hubilla backstopped him with 12 markers, seven boards, and four blocks.
