DINAIG ng Lyceum of the Philippines ang Jose Rizal University, 82-75, para makopo ang ikatlong puwesto sa men’s division ng Filoil Flying V Preseason Premier Cup kahapon sa FilOil Center sa San Juan.
Pinangunahan ni CJ Perez ang ratsada ng Lyceum sa naiskor na 14 punts, pitong rebound at tatlong assist para maisalba ang matikas na hataw ng Heavy Bombers.
Mag-ambag sina Mike Nzeusseu na may 12 puntos at 14 rebound at Jasper Ayaay at Jaycee Marcelino na may tig-11 puntos.
"For sure teams are gonna prepare against us. This is where we wanna be in the first place, and we're up to the challenge," pahayag ni Pirates coach Topex Robinson.
Nanguna sa Heavy Bomber si Ervi Grospe na may 17 puntos.
Iskor:
Lyceum (82) – Perez 14, Nzeusseu 12, Ayaay 11, Marcelino JC 11, Pretta 9, Tansingco 7, Baltazar 6, Marcelino JV 5, Ibanez 3, Caduyac 3, Liwag 1, Marata 0, Cinco 0.
JRU (75) – Grospe 17, Dela Virgen 14, Abdul Wahab 11, Mendoza 8, Poutuouchi 8, Teodoro 5, Lasquety 4, Castor 3, Bordon 3, David 2, Mate 0.
Quarterscores: 17-12; 41-34; 61-55; 82-75.