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Batangas-EAC piles on JRU's woes in PBA D-League

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<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2018/tvpatrol/02/16/joya.jpg"/><figcaption>Cedric de Joya looks to score against JRU. PBA Media Bureau</figcaption></figure></div>MANILA, Philippines – Batangas-Emilio Aguinaldo College (EAC) weathered a last-ditch rally from Jose Rizal University (JRU) to claim an 81-71 upset of the Heavy Bombers in the 2018 PBA D-League Aspirants&#x27; Cup on Monday at the Pasig Sports Center.Virtually every player contributed for the Generals as they claimed their first win after four consecutive losses to start the conference.However, it was Cedric Ablaza who shone brightest with a 16-point, 11-rebound effort that he spiked with three assists and two blocks.&quot;We&#x27;ve been wanting to win, and we&#x27;re very thankful na &#x27;yung game plan, nagawa namin ng maayos,&quot; said coach Ariel Sison. &quot;What more can I ask for?&quot;Jerome Garcia, Cedric de Joya, and Earvin Mendoza all had 11 points in the victory.<ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://sports.abs-cbn.com/basketball/news/2018/02/19/look-chris-tiu-displays-piano-skills-37862">LOOK: Chris Tiu displays piano skills</a></li></ul>Batangas-EAC pounced on the Heavy Bombers early, racing to a shocking 20-8 lead in the first quarter then building a 26-point bulge, 66-39, late in the third frame.JRU managed to regain its bearings and even trimmed the deficit to just six points, 77-71, with still 24.5 seconds to go after Jed Mendoza&#x27;s split at the line.But Ablaza and de Joya came through in the clutch to ice the game for the Generals.&quot;Ang ganda ng halfcourt execution namin. Doon kami talaga sinuwerte,&quot; said Sison. &quot;Sana ma-sustain &#x27;yung win. Sana, hindi lang ito ang una’t huli naming panalo.&quot;It was the Heavy Bombers&#x27; fourth consecutive defeat.They are now tied with Batangas-EAC and AMA Online Education at the cellar with identical 1-4 win-loss records.Jeckster Apinan and newcomer Kris Porter led the way for the skidding JRU with 16 points apiece.<div>The scores:</div>BATANGAS-EAC 81 — Ablaza 16, De Joya 11, Garcia 11, E. Mendoza 11, Diego 8, Laude 8, Bautista 6, J. Mendoza 6, Dela Peña 4, Estacio 0, Neri 0.JRU 71 — Apinan 16, Porter 16, Pontejos 11, De Guzman 10, Mendoza 10, Dela Virgen 5, Esguerra 2, Sawat 1, Ramos 0, Tobiano 0.Quarters: 20-8, 41-30, 66-43, 81-71<div>For more sports coverage, visit the <a href="http://sports.abs-cbn.com">ABS-CBN Sports website</a>.</div>

Batangas-EAC weathered a last-ditch rally from Jose Rizal University to claim an 81-71 upset of the Heavy Bombers in the 2018 PBA D-League Aspirants' Cup on Monday at the Pasig Sports Center.

Batangas-EAC weathered a last-ditch rally from Jose Rizal University to claim an 81-71 upset of the Heavy Bombers in the 2018 PBA D-League Aspirants' Cup on Monday at the Pasig Sports Center.