THE JOSE Rizal University Heavy Bombers got a huge lift from big man Dexter Maiquez, who scored all but two of his 17 points in the second half to help push them to an 86-74 win over Informatics in the PBA D-League Aspirants Cup at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City yesterday.
In the second game, Cebuana Lhuillier scored a 76-68 win over Cafe France.
Maiquez was instrumental for JRU, especially in the fourth canto, where they outgunned the Icons, 29-17, for their first win in three games.
After Khazim Mirza gave JRU a 59-57 lead to open the fourth quarter, Roser Mangahas scored on a fall away shot in the ensuing play for the game’s 10th and last deadlock with 9:05 to play before the Heavy Bombers went on a 7-0 run to take control.
Maiquez, who made six of 11 field goal attempts, completed a three-point play then John Villarias scored off a rebound then fed Michael Miranda for a layup as the Heavy Bombers surged ahead.
Jeckster Apinan also tallied 17 points to share scoring honors with Maiquez. /Correspondent Jonas Panerio