LPU closes NCAA crossover phase with third straight victory
Matthew Rubico scored 15 points as the Pirates beat Arellano 62-57 despite the absence of suspended head coach Jamike Jarin.
Lyceum of the Philippines University finished the NCAA Season 102 men’s basketball crossover phase by beating Arellano University 62-57, taking its winning run to three games. The result moved LPU’s record to 4-5, while Arellano fell to 5-4.
Matthew Rubico topped the Pirates’ scoring with 15 points and contributed seven assists and six rebounds. Lance Aurigue supplied 11 points, with Mclaude Guadaña adding 10. Ondoa scored eight points and Penafiel had six.
LPU played without head coach Jamike Jarin, who was serving a one-game suspension. The sanction followed two technical fouls he received during the Pirates’ game against San Sebastian College-Recoletos.
For Arellano, Basti Valencia recorded 11 points, 10 rebounds and three steals. Geronimo and Hernal each contributed eight points, while Flores scored seven.
The teams were level at 15-15 after the opening quarter. LPU held a 34-31 half-time advantage and remained ahead 46-45 at the end of the third quarter before securing the victory.
