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NCAA: JRU braces for Lyceum's fightback as 2nd round starts

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MANILA -- Jose Rizal University and Lyceum of the Philippines University will face off in a showdown for the third spot as the second round of the NCAA Season 99 men&#x27;s basketball tournament starts on Tuesday at the Filoil EcoOil Arena.Tip-off is at 2:00 p.m.The Heavy Bombers and the Pirates ended the opening round with identical 6-3 win-loss records, and the winner of Tuesday&#x27;s showdown will rise to solo third in the league standings behind Mapua (8-1) and San Beda (7-2).JRU won their first round match-up, 88-87 in double-overtime, and is coming off an 88-72 triumph over Arellano University to close out their first round assignments. &quot;With utmost respect, primarily we expect LPU to come out strong and prepared knowing that they wanted to end their losing streak,&quot; said JRU coach Louie Gonzales, who wants his team to be ready for the Pirates&#x27; fight back.Meanwhile, Emilio Aguinaldo College and San Sebastian both eye to get back on their feet as they tackle each other at 4 p.m.The Generals are currently tied for fifth with College of St. Benilde on identical 5-4 win-loss cards. They ended the first round on a sour note, falling 86-72 to San Beda. The Golden Stags also lost to the Red Lions to end the opening round, 76-53, last Friday.

JRU and Lyceum will face off in a showdown for the third spot as the second round of the NCAA Season 99 men's basketball tournament starts on Tuesday.