November 13, 2025 | 12:00am
MANILA, Philippines — Jose Rizal U rode on Sean Salvador’s career-best performance as it repulsed Emilio Aguinaldo College, 69-66, yesterday to stay in the quarterfinals race in NCAA Season 101 at the Filoil EcoOil Arena.
Salvador came off the bench to unleash 24 points including a pair of clutch free throws that helped seal for the Bombers their sixth win against five defeats.
It also pushed JRU closer behind St. Benilde and Letran, which are tied at No. 2 with 6-4 cards in Group B.
San Beda leads the bracket with a 7-3 slate. The Generals stumbled to 4-6.
Earlier, Arellano U turned back San Sebastian, 78-71, to remain at No. 3 in Group A with a 4-6 record.
T-Mc Ongotan had an all-around effort with 25 points, six rebounds, two assists, two steals and a block while Renzo Abiera chipped in 20 points that helped AU fortify its place at third in its bracket.
Making it in the top three in the group would mean an outright quarterfinals entry while avoiding a more dangerous position, a spot in the do-or-die play-in.