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JRU explodes from three-point range to upset San Beda

by Josef Ramos
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COACH Ariel Vanguardia has steered Jose Rizal University to something it hasn’t done in four years – defeat San Beda College.

Living up to their monicker, the Heavy Bombers bombarded the Red Lions with a barrage of triples to post a stunning 79-74 upset win in the 84th NCAA men’s basketball competition last July 23, 2008 at the Pasay Astrodome.

John Wilson, playmaker Marc Cagoco and Jay-R Bulangis stepped up from beyond the arc as the Heavy bombers hit a season-high 13 triples to deal the reigning back-to-back champions their first loss in six outings.

“It feels great to beat the defending champions. I was 0-4 against San Beda since I took over in 2006, and at least I finally won one,� said Vanguardia, who replaced coach Cris Calilan in 2006.

Slotman JR Sena, who led JRU with 18 points on 8-of-21 shooting from the field to go along with 13 rebounds, took care of business in the opening quarter after firing three baskets to give his squad a one-point edge, 15-14.

“We just worked hard and we did not notice that the game was close,� said Sena. “We just saw it during the final minute but everybody stayed together and worked until we got the win.�

Cagoco, who also had 18 points on 6-of-18 shooting from three-point land, waxed hot towards the end of the second quarter when he converted two straight triples that helped JRU bridge the gap to two at the end of the first half.

The third year playmaker from Davao, however, kept on firing away from rainbow country in the third period, including a crucial trey that handed the Bombers the lead at 54-52 after trailing by as much as eight points.

The 5-foot-8 PBL veteran buried yet another shot from beyond the arc, sparking a 7-2 run to put the Mandaluyong outfit in front, 61-54, with 6:51 left in the game.

Swingman Ogie Menor, who poured in 16 points, forced a three-point play with 2:10 left that knotted the count at 69, capping off a 7-0 Red Lion run. But Sena scored on an undergoal stab before Wilson nailed a crucial triple to give JRU a 74-69 lead with 1:26 to go.

Borgie Hermida kept the game close by making two free throws, 74-71, with 36 ticks left. But Wilson silenced the San Beda faithful after firing another triple with 14 seconds left to extend his team’s cushion to 77-71.

JRU went into a frenzy after clinching its third straight win after losing its first two. The victory over San Beda was the Bombers’ first since a 74-71 triumph on August 16, 2004, at the Makati Coliseum. No single current Heavy Bomber or Red Lion participated in that game.

Menor and Pong Escobal topscored for the Red Lions with 16 points each while Hermida added 10. Center Sam Ekwe added eight points and 11 rebounds.

The Heavy Bombers surprisingly collared more rebounds than the tall Red Lions, 52-43. They had 26 offensive boards as against the champions’ eight, which resulted to more second chance points (20-8).

JRU also had more assists than San Beda, 24-16.

Individual Scores:

JRU 79 – Cagoco 18, Sena 18, Wilson 9, Bulangis 9, Nocom 8, Kabigting 7, Hayes 6, Njei 4, Almario 0, Agas 0, Pradas 0.

San Beda 74 – Menor 16, Escobal 16, Hermida 10, Ekwe 8, Lanete 8, Gamalinda 6, Taupa 4, Taganas 3, Pascual 3, Tirona 0, Marcelo 0.

Quarter scores: 15-14; 35-37; 54-52; 79-74

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  • tin  Add karma Subtract karma  +0
    Saturday, 16 August 2008 at 10:57 am

    wag n cau mag awai2.. kxe kme n an.first place .. an.JRU !!! ucie ..

  • billy  Add karma Subtract karma  +0
    Saturday, 16 August 2008 at 2:09 am

    hoy cabs1981.. hehe boy pikon ka..hehehe at sa lahat ng tinalo ng jru heheh be sport…kala nyo kung sino kayo umasta parang manager kayo ng team ah.heheh edi abangan sa finals..kung wala ang jru e di ok lang..heheh maxado ka affected eh..pag nnalo jru sa finals magpapkita ako sayo ng harapan at sasabihin ko sayo..tol ung bp mo.. ayos lang ba?? nsa normal pa ba?? heheh!!!!!

  • University_Guy  Add karma Subtract karma  +0
    Saturday, 2 August 2008 at 12:44 am

    Mabuhay Rizal!!!Gudluck s second round….

  • BLUEGOLD  Add karma Subtract karma  +0
    Friday, 1 August 2008 at 6:19 pm

    BLUE!.. GOLD!..

    ASTIG!..

    MABUHAY RIZAL!…

    KIP IT UP!..

    KITA KITZ NLANG TAYO SA CHAMPIONSHIP

    BEDA O LETRAN!..

    LET’S GO BOMBERS!..LET’S GO..

  • Bombs Away!..  Add karma Subtract karma  +0
    Friday, 1 August 2008 at 6:16 pm

    Congrat’s JRU HEAVY BOMBERS!..

    Kip it UP!..

    NOON SILA!..TAYO NAMAN!..

    HAHAHA!..

    BOMBS AWAY!..DEFEAT the UNDEFEATED!..

    Gud LUck!..JRU!..

    I’ll pray for our COMMUNITY!..

    MABUHAY RIZAL!..

  • varsity  Add karma Subtract karma  +0
    Wednesday, 30 July 2008 at 7:19 pm

    panalo n2man jru hehehehe keep up the goodwork dudz

  • lion's_paw  Add karma Subtract karma  +0
    Wednesday, 30 July 2008 at 10:18 am

    @BOBOangBEDA- hehehe yung comment mo sa akin parang bata hehehehe “hindi kita inaano ah” hehehe HS k b o elem? hehehe kakatuwa ka, imbis na mainis ako sa reaction mo natawa ako ehehehehe

    Congrats to JRU!!!

    ANIMO SAN BEDA!!!

  • REDemption  Add karma Subtract karma  +0
    Tuesday, 29 July 2008 at 6:17 pm

    San Beda na ako niyan..haha..ang corny lang talaga ng venue..ubos na ticket

  • Grrr!  Add karma Subtract karma  +0
    Tuesday, 29 July 2008 at 5:20 pm

    if letran or san beda wins the crown this year, i suggest thereafter for a boxing match with the basketball title as the prize - mel alas (csjl asst coach) vs frankie lim (sbc head coach) - matindi pa yan sa pacquiao de la hoya match - taob ang takilya….joke only yan, baka seriosohin nila…hahahah…

  • varsity  Add karma Subtract karma  +0
    Tuesday, 29 July 2008 at 5:09 pm

    jru fight mabuhay rizal hehehehe keep up the goodwork

  • varsity  Add karma Subtract karma  +0
    Tuesday, 29 July 2008 at 5:07 pm

    magal;ing tlaga jru kaya lang wulang teamwork un lang un hehhehehe gudluck pfu xa san beda

  • bratt  Add karma Subtract karma  +0
    Monday, 28 July 2008 at 7:09 pm

    very exciting game this comming wed. And i think red lions cant survive it… but its too much exciting the game between the bombers and the lions this cooming 2nd elimination….
    animo san beda..

    who will win?

    sbc vs letran?

    sbc vs jru?

    who can give an idea…

  • redangga  Add karma Subtract karma  +0
    Monday, 28 July 2008 at 9:41 am

    well congrats sa jru… tho nainis ako kase talo beda eh talga nmn n ipinakita nila might nila sa game n un…. nice game….. ANIMO SAN BEDA

  • redangga  Add karma Subtract karma  +0
    Monday, 28 July 2008 at 9:39 am

    well congrats sa jru… tho nainis akjo kase talo deda eh talga nmn n ipinakita nila might nila sa game n un…. nice game….. ANIMO SAN BEDA

  • redone  Add karma Subtract karma  +0
    Sunday, 27 July 2008 at 10:47 pm

    hehe… sana sa araneta ang game ng beda at letran…. hay, i wish walang pasok para makapanuod ako

  • BABYFATS_ESCOBAL  Add karma Subtract karma  +0
    Sunday, 27 July 2008 at 10:13 pm

    gudluck sa Letran sa wed! sna salpakan ulit ni guevarra c best import(SAM EKWE)! ARRIBA LETRAN!

  • BABYFATS_ESCOBAL  Add karma Subtract karma  +0
    Sunday, 27 July 2008 at 10:12 pm

    gudluck sa Letran sa wed! sna salpakan ulit ni gueverra c best import(SAM EKWE)! ARRIBA LETRAN!

  • frenzy boy  Add karma Subtract karma  +0
    Sunday, 27 July 2008 at 7:42 pm

    kta kta na lng sa wednesday.

  • krrrrr  Add karma Subtract karma  +0
    Sunday, 27 July 2008 at 7:30 pm

    peace tau mga supporters of heavy bombers and red lion…..gamitin nalang natin mga pinagaralan natin…peace 2 ol..

    go bombers…
    go bombers…

    play well to defeat the undefeated!!!!

  • BEDA_MGA_MAMASBOYS  Add karma Subtract karma  +0
    Sunday, 27 July 2008 at 10:25 am

    malakas nmn tlga jru kht last year! magaling din coach nla.. IMO mas magaling panga line-up nla kesa sa sa letran.. un nga lng kulang sa PUSO.. un mrami ang letran! bedans c u wed…

  • lionheart  Add karma Subtract karma  +0
    Saturday, 26 July 2008 at 11:01 pm

    to the bedans: we needed that lost para bumalik sa ground yung mga paa ng players and ng coach… they have to realize that they still have work hard everytime and don’t underestimate others… bawi nalang next time team 7-0!!!

    to the bombers: good game… you played well…

  • LAWRENZCHAUNCY  Add karma Subtract karma  +0
    Saturday, 26 July 2008 at 11:17 am

    YARI YAN SA 2ND ROUND . .

    GOOD THING DIN YAN SA SAN BEDA PARA HINDI MAGING OVER CONFIDENT . .

    GO SAN BEDA FIGHT ! . . !

  • shyyyyyy  Add karma Subtract karma  +0
    Saturday, 26 July 2008 at 9:02 am

    wala sa tuition yan its all about basketball looser……….

  • mabhie_55  Add karma Subtract karma  +0
    Saturday, 26 July 2008 at 8:50 am

    to frenzy boy..nakakagalit naman kc talaga yung sinasabi ng IBA dyan tungkol samen..sobra SILA kung mang-mata, isang beses pa lang silang natatalo pero kung maka-angil kulang na lang kumain ng tao di lang kasi nila matanggap na ang JRU ang nakatalo sa BEDA!!!!!
    ..isama nyo pa yang coach nyo..ibang iba siya k BANAL.. ibang-iba lalo na sa UGALI!!!!!!!!!

  • ITS_JRU_TIME  Add karma Subtract karma  +0
    Friday, 25 July 2008 at 11:16 pm

    @MAKILING: ikw b kausap co nun? my topic un e.. sali k ng sali e.. bumawi nlng kau, wg k mapikon.. my 2nd round pa e.. kw nmn.. c=

  • Maria  Add karma Subtract karma  +0
    Friday, 25 July 2008 at 11:16 pm

    Di ko kilala si Grrr, pero tigilan ninyo ang textspeak dito.

    Pero maganda rin yang rason para di mahuli na medyo mahina sa spelling.

  • Maria  Add karma Subtract karma  +0
    Friday, 25 July 2008 at 11:14 pm

    aco proud s skul ko dhil lm co n mgnda ang turo s jru..
    ITO ANG POST MO JRUTIME.

    Kaya ko lang sinasagot, ikaw pala ang, nakakatawa, yan ba may kinalaman sa basketball?

  • Maria  Add karma Subtract karma  +0
    Friday, 25 July 2008 at 11:03 pm

    Tanong lang, Saan nag aaral ang karamihan ng mga anak ng Teachers at Professors ng JRU???

    Sa San Beda Rizal.

    Alam mo kung ano pang sabi ng mga teachers na ito

    Suweldo namin sa JRU pang baon lang ng mga anak namin.

    Congratulations sa Panalo ninyo. Hope to hear from you guys se Second round.

  • spitfire  Add karma Subtract karma  +0
    Friday, 25 July 2008 at 11:02 pm

    ingat ka na lng sa pananalita mo, pare

  • frenzy boy  Add karma Subtract karma  +0
    Friday, 25 July 2008 at 11:00 pm

    @SPITFIRE,
    Galit ka na ata

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