NCAA: Also-ran Perpetual eliminates JRU

MANILA, Philippines—Perpetual Help booted Jose Rizal University out of Final Four contention with a 72-60 win in the second round of the NCAA Season 98 men’s basketball tournament at San Juan Arena on Sunday.

The Altas, who are also eliminated from playoff contention at 7-9, dealt the Heavy Bombers their ninth loss in 15 outings.

“I told my players, in these last games we have to give ourselves the credit and get the job done. We got one today but there’s two more. I hope we get to continue it,” coach Myk Saguiguit said.

Perpetual Help overcame a poor first quarter where it only scored seven points and trailed by eight.

The Altas found their groove in the second half wh…

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