Letran stops JRU winning streak with 70-66 victory
The Knights moved to 5-3 in NCAA Season 102, while the Heavy Bombers slipped to 6-2 after four consecutive wins.
Colegio de San Juan de Letran beat Jose Rizal University 70-66 on October 15, 2026, returning to winning ways in NCAA Season 102. The game at the Filoil Centre in San Juan ended JRU’s four-match streak.
Chad Gammad was Letran’s top scorer with 21 points, including 17 in the opening half. The Knights also received 11 points from Denzil Sison-Walker and 10 from Kevin Santos.
An eight-point halftime advantage, 41-33, shrank as JRU rallied to finish the third period trailing 54-52. Letran later stretched its lead to 66-60 with 4:08 still to play.
JRU stayed close through a Chris Hubilla three-point play and a contribution from Jay Garupil. Gammad and Nat Montecillo each converted one free throw from two attempts, with Montecillo’s point making it 68-65. Lawrence Mangubat then scored a technical foul shot, before Jimboy Estrada’s free throws settled the contest.
Mangubat finished with 18 points for the Heavy Bombers, alongside eight rebounds and two assists. Sean Salvador added 11 points. The result brought Letran’s record to 5-3 and JRU’s to 6-2.
