Connect with us

Hi, what are you looking for?

Tiebreaker Times

JRU

NCAA 98: Rey Barcuma on point as Perpetual routs JRU for win no. 1


University of Perpetual Help System DALTA had an impressive season debut after demolishing Jose Rizal University, 84-60, in the 98th season of the NCAA men’s basketball on Sunday at FilOil EcoOil Centre in San Juan City.

Rey Barcuma could not miss in the contest, scoring 22 points on 10-of-11 shooting from the field.

“I challenged my guys. Sabi ko pakilala tayo ngayon. Kumbaga pakita natin kung ano meron sa Perpetual Altas,” said Perpetual head coach Myk Saguiguit.

“Sana ganyan lagi para maging competitive kami ngayong 98,” he added.

Perpetual was actually down by 12 in the first quarter and was able to be back at the end of the half, gaining a one-point advantage.

From there, the Altas did not look back as it boosted their lead to as much as 26, 84-58, following a Marcus Nitura fastbreak in the fourth with a minute and 10 left.

Joining the scoring party for Perpetual were Jielo Razon and Mark Omega who both had 13 points. The former added seven boards and two assists while the latter had nine rebounds and a dime.

For JRU, Jonathan Medina led his team with 15 points, six rebounds, an assist, and two steals.

Perpetual will try to bring their firepower with them against Arellano University on Friday at 12 noon while JRU will look to bounce back against Colegio de San Juan de Letran on Wednesday at the same time.

The Scores:

Perpetual 84 –– Barcuma 22, Razon 13, Omega 13, Aurin 7, Roque 5, Ferreras 5, Abis 4, Nitura 4, Egan 2, Boral 2, Martel 2, Nunez 2, Flores 2, Orgo 1, Cuevas 0.

#ReadMore  La Salle opens PFFWL title-defense campaign in dominant fashion

JRU 60 — Medina 15, Guiab 9, Arenal 6, Sy 5, Delos Santos 4, Miranda 4, De Jesus 4, Dela Rosa 3, Dionisio 3, Villarin 3, Amores 2, Celis 2, Joson 0, Abaoag 0, Gonzales 0, Tan 0, Famaranco 0.

Quarterscores: 12-21, 37-36, 65-51, 84-60.

Written By

Writer. Letranite. Basketball nerd and a life-long Los Angeles Lakers fan. My love for sports brought me here.


You May Also Like

Basketball

University of Perpetual Help System DALTA did not have the dream start to its new era under head coach Olsen Racela. Just a month...

FEU

Newly minted Olsen Racela will be reunited with one of his trusted wards at University of Perpetual Help System DALTA. Patrick Sleat has moved...

Basketball

The reunion of two Squires will not push through. Shawn Umali has decided to transfer to College of Saint Benilde, while Mark Omega will...

Basketball

The Olsen Racela era in University of Perpetual Help System DALTA will have a challenging start. Jun Roque, Marcus Nitura, and Mark Omega, three...

AU

The National Collegiate Athletic Association of the Philippines (NCAA) is contemplating a significant calendar shift for its centennial season, particularly concerning the seniors’ basketball...

Basketball

Olsen Racela will bring a familiar face to be his lead deputy at University of Perpetual Help System DALTA. The former FEU Tamaraws head...

Basketball

The fastest-growing collegiate league in the country is set to expand even further for its sixth season. No longer exclusively focused on basketball, the...

Basketball

Olsen Racela officially inked his contract as the new head coach of University of Perpetual Help System DALTA on Thursday at the school’s board...

Advertisement