De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde recently scored a 74-66 win over José Rizal University (JRU) in the 92nd NCAA men’s basketball season at the San Juan Arena.
Justin Gutang tallied 14 points and eight rebounds for Benilde, while Carlo Young chipped in 13 markers.
Holding to a two-point edge with over seven minutes remaining in the game, Benilde went on a 10-0 run behind Young, Kendrix Belgica, and Unique Naboa for a double-digit advantage.
JRU tried its best to rally but Benilde countered with their own baskets until Gutang iced the victory with free throws with 24.9 seconds left.
In the other game, San Sebastian College-Recoletos pulled off a dominating 86-65 win over Emilio Aguinaldo College./ASC, WDJ