After missing a number of games in the first round, JRU team captain Ry Dela Rosa is back to his old form putting together a team-high 19 points on 6-of-11 from beyond the arc along with four boards in 22 minutes of action.
Even though trailing since the opening tip, San Sebastian won't go down without a fight.
Raymart Escobido, James Una, and TJ Felebrico rallied the Stags late in the fourth quarter, pulling off an 8-0 run to cut the lead down to three, 75-72.
Time, however, just wasn't on San Sebastian’s side as Dela Rosa put the final nail in the coffin after burying a three.
Scores:
JRU 79- Dela Rosa 19, Pabico 9, Sarmiento 8, Medina 8, Delos Santos 7, Argente 7, Miranda 6, Guiab 6, De Leon 4, Arenal 3, Mosqueda 2, Ramos 0, Sy 0.
SSC-R 72- Calahat 20, Re. Gabat 12, Are 10, Una 10, Escobido 9, De Leon 4, Castor 3, Felebrico 2, Sumoda 2, Desoyo 0, Shanoda 0, Ra. Gabat 0.
Quarterscores: 25-15; 40-29; 64-53; 79-72.