NCAA: JRU outlasts Arellano in controversial double OT ending

MANILA, Philippines – Jose Rizal University picked up a controversial victory over Arellano University, 114-112, in double overtime on Thursday, August 27 at the Filoil Flying V Arena in San Juan City.

Peter Cayco, Arellano’s NCAA management committee representative, opted to put the contest under protest following a bizarre finish that led to the Chiefs losing the game over a two-point jumper by JRU’s Bernabe “Teytey” Teodoro that was mistakenly ruled a three-pointer by the referees.

Teodoro nailed a long-range basket that was called a triple by the officials to give the Kalentong-based brigade a 113-109 cushion late in the second extra period.

Jiovani Jalalon answered with his own beyond-the-arc shot in the last 6 ticks to close the gap, 113-112, before tagging Gio Lasquety to stop the clock.

After a long review, referees cancelled Teodoro’s trifecta as the JRU gunslinger stepped on the line in his attempt from downtown, tying the match at 112 with only 1.4 seconds remaining.

Jerry Codiñera’s boys were disappointed with the contentious call that compelled Arellano to send Lasquety to the foul line instead of executing clean defense with little time left that could have forced another extension.

Lasquety serenely drilled two pressure-packed charities to give JRU the victory and improve their win-loss standing to 6-4 in the ongoing NCAA Season 91 men’s senior basketball tourney.

Paolo Pontejos amassed a career-high 32 points to contribute to JRU’s triumph over Arellano, while Cameroonian reinforcement Abdoul Poutouchi had a double-double performance with 21 markers and 17 boards.

On the other hand, Arellano drops to a 6-4 record and was led by Jalalon, who made 36 points, 7 rebounds, 16 assists and two steals

Scores:

JRU (114) – Pontejos 32 Poutouochi 21 Teodoro 16 Astilla 10 Dela Paz 10 Cruz 9 Lasquety 8 Dela Virgen 3 Sanchez 2 Grospe 1 Abdul Wahab 1 

Arellano (112) – Jalalon 36, Holts 21, Nicholls 20, Enriquez 10, Bangga 9, Cadavis 6, Meca 5, Salado 3, Ortega 2, Capara 0, Gumaru 0.

Quarter scores: 19-21, 40-35, 66-63, 87-87, 98-98, 114-112

– Rappler.com