John Abis played like the veteran leader he is, steering the University of Perpetual Help System DALTA to a gritty 71-65 escape over Jose Rizal University in the NCAA Season 101 on Saturday at the Filoil Centre.
The graduating forward rose to the occasion with a season-high 17 points on top of seven rebounds, an assist, and a steal, all without committing a single turnover, to help the Altas rebound from their previous loss to Letran and improve to 5-1 in Group A.
The Heavy Bombers, fresh off a big win against San Sebastian, slipped to 3-3 in Group B.
Scores:
Perpetual 71 – Abis 17, Gojo Cruz 11, Boral 9, Alcantara 8, Casinilio 7, Orgo 5, Sleat 4, Nuñez 4, Gelsano 4, Maglupay 2, Tulabut 0, Pizzaro 0.
JRU 65 – Salvador 18, Argente 14, Peñaverde 9, Garupil 8, Panapanaan 6, Laurenaria 5, Lozano 3, Benitez 2, Sarmiento 0, Castillo 0, Duque 0.
Quarters: 12-18, 32-34, 52-50, 71-65.
—JKC, GMA Integrated News
