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NCAA 99: JRU rebounds, deals Mapua first defeat

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After a tense overtime loss against the College of Saint Benilde, Jose Rizal University rallied to hand Mapua University its first defeat in the NCAA Season 99 Seniors Basketball Tournament, securing a bounce-back 70-61 victory on Sunday at the Filoil Ecooil Centre.

The Heavy Bombers improved to 2-1 for the season after their bounce-back win. They will face another undefeated team, Emilio Aguinaldo College, on Wednesday at 4:00 p.m. at the Filoil Ecooil Centre.

Following the loss, the Cardinals also dropped to 2-1, tying with the Heavy Bombers. They are aiming to regain their winning form against the College of Saint Benilde, also on Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. at the Filoil Ecooil Centre.

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Vito Martin is a sportswriter from the Philippines. In 2023, he graduated from the Ateneo De Manila University with a degree in BS Psychology. He wrote for Ateneo’s official school publication The GUIDON, where he covered basketball, football, baseball, badminton, and other collegiate sports. He is a life-long fan of the Boston Celtics and an avid follower of the NBA


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