Games today:
(JRU gym)
7 p.m. -- JRU vs. Skyforce
8:30 p.m. -- Mapua-Mighty Sports vs. Investwell
JOSE Rizal University stakes its unbeaten record and a share of the lead when it takes on unpredictable Skyforce today in the MBL Invitational basketball championships at the JRU gym in Shaw Blvd., Mandaluyong City.
The Heavy Bombers, who are looking for their first major championship under PBA legend-turned-coach Vergel Meneses, gun for their seventh straight win against Skyforce in the 7 p.m. encounter.
“The players are in good shape right now and we’ll definitely go for the win even if we’re already assured of semis berths,” said Meneses, known as the “Aeriel Voyager” during his playing days.
JRU is currently tied for the top spot with defending champin University of Santo Tomas-Ironcon Builders with 6-0 win-loss slates in this 10-team, single-round tournament supported by Smart Sports, Cebuana Lhuillier, Dickies Underwear, PRC Couriers and Parola Maritime.
Nate Matute, Ralph Monserat and Decoy Lopez will lead the campaign of the Heavy Bombers, who are coming off a smashing 101-81 win over fellow NCAA campaigner Lyceum of the Philippines-Yummy Hotdogs last week.
Skyforce, on the other hand, is hoping to follow-up its hard-earned 99-92 win over Investwell last Saturday and keep its slim hopes of making it to the next round alive.
Ex-pro Jeff Sanders will carry the fight for the June Longalong-mentored Skyforce, along with MC Caceres, Ismael Junio, Arnold Sta. Maria and former MBL MVP Leimar Navarro.
In the 8:30 p.m. second game, Mapua-Mighty Sports tries to solidify its hold on the No. 4 spot when it squares off with Investwell.
Handled by coach Chito Victolero and supported by Mighty Sports, the Cardinals have a 4-3 slate in a tie with former National Interclub champion Wang’s Ballclub for the fourth spot..
The Cardinals, however, hold the tiebreaker against Wang’s following a thrilling 92-91 win over the Mandaluyong-based team last week.
Tournament director is Albert Andaya, while commissioner is Ato Tolentino.
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