By Ivan Saldajeno
SAN JUAN, MM--JRU cruised to its second straight wins in three days after downing fellow NCAA side CSB, 72-66, in their FilOil Flying V Preseason Premier Cup match at the FilOil Flying V Arena on Monday.
The Heavy Bombers, fresh from a 57-55 upset against the FEU Tamaraws, outscored the Blazers, 20-13, in the fourth quarter to notch the victory.
Tey Teodoro exploded for JRU after making 20 points on top of two assists, a rebound, and a steal. Abdel Poutouochi added ten markers, six boards, an assist, and a block.
J.R. Ongteco tallied 12 points, two rebounds, one assist, two steals, and a block for CSB, which made its FilOil season debut.
Box Scores:
JRU 72-Teodoro 20, Poutouochi 10, Balagtas 8, Gorospe 7, Pontejos 7, Lasquety 6, Dela Paz 5, Aurin 5, Sanchez 2, Abdulwhab 0, Dela Virgen 0, Astilla 0, David 0
CSB 66-Ongteco 12, Saavedra 10, Young 9, Nayve 8, J.J. Domingo 7, Fajarito 4, Grey 3, Rivero 3, Castor 2, Deles 2, Sta. Maria 2, San Juan 2, Jonson 1, J.S. Domingo 1, De Sequerra 0, Flores 0
Quarterscores: 17-14, 34-33, 52-53, 72-66