JRU starts its NCAA Season 99 hosting duty on the best of notes as the Heavy Bombers stun the three-time defending men's basketball champion Letran in an overtime opening game thriller
MANILA, Philippines – The JRU Heavy Bombers started their NCAA Season 99 hosting duty on the best of notes as they stunned the three-time defending men’s basketball champion Letran Knights in an 85-79 overtime thriller at the packed Mall of Asia Arena on Sunday, September 24.
Marwin Dionsio also scored 17 with some clutch buckets of his own in overtime, while Shawn Argente added 12 points and donned the hero cape in regulation by drilling the go-ahead triple, 71-70, with 1:45 to play. Defense was also one of JRU’s keys to the win as it forced 29 Letran turnovers that turned to 35 Heavy Bombers points off miscues. In contrast, the Knights only had 6 points off turnovers.
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