PBA D-League: JRU fends off Batangas for 2nd straight win

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<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img figcaption="" src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2017/sports/01/26/pba-012617.jpg"/><div class="embed-desc">JRU&#x27;s Abdouladif Poutouochi looks to score against Batangas&#x27; Chris dela Pena in their PBA D-League game. PBA Media Bureau </div></figure></div>MANILA, Philippines – Jose Rizal University (JRU) stood strong in the end game to hold off Batangas, 70-65, and notch its second consecutive victory in the 2017 PBA D-League Aspirants Cup on Thursday at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City.Ervin Grospe had a team-high 20 points and three rebounds to spearhead the Heavy Bombers&#x27; charge.However, it was veteran point guard Tey Teodoro who helped JRU take control of the game in the third quarter, where he fired seven of his 18 points. The Heavy Bombers surged to an 11-point lead, 53-42, in the frame.&quot;Our defense today was a big improvement, compared to our last game,&quot; said JRU coach Vergel Meneses. <ul class="op-related-articles" title="Read">	<li>READ: <a href="http://sports.abs-cbn.com/basketball/news/2017/01/23/cafefrance-downs-tanduay-early-season-clash-titans-20797"> CafeFrance downs Tanduay in early season clash of titans </a></li></ul>Joseph Sedurifa kept Batangas afloat and sparked a furious rally that put them within three-points, 58-61, in the fourth quarter.Unfortunately for Batangas, Sedurifa also committed a crucial turnover when he lost control of the ball in the final minute.JRU then milked the clock to secure the win.Sedurifa had 18 points and six rebounds in a losing effort, while former Mapua Institute of Technology star CJ Isit added 12 markers.Batangas dropped to 0-2 in the tournament. <div>The scores:</div>JRU 70 - Grospe 20, Teodoro 18, Bautista 9, Lopez 7, Dela Virgen 6, Lasquety 4, Poutouochi 4, Sawat 2, Mate 0, Sabellina 0, Pontejos 0.BATANGAS 65 - Sedurifa 18, Isit 12, Fortu 9, Ablaza 9, Dela Pena 4, Sara 3, De Joya 3, Mendoza 3, Laude 2, Inciong 2, Anderson 0, Revadavia 0, Delfinado 0, Menor 0.Quarter scores: 18-18, 34-38, 55-44, 70-65.(For more sports coverage, visit the ABS-CBN <a href="http://sports.abs-cbn.com" target="_blank">Sports website.</a>)

Jose Rizal University stood strong in the end game to hold off Batangas, 70-65, and notch its second consecutive victory in the 2017 PBA D-League Aspirants Cup on Thursday at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City.

Jose Rizal University stood strong in the end game to hold off Batangas, 70-65, and notch its second consecutive victory in the 2017 PBA D-League Aspirants Cup on Thursday at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City.

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PBA D-League: JRU fends off Batangas for 2nd straight win

PBA D-League: JRU fends off Batangas for 2nd straight win

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Published Jan 26, 2017 06:12 PM PHT

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