FEU thumps JRU in FCBL

MANILA, Philippines - UAAP champion Far Eastern University outclassed Jose Rizal University, 65-49, to grab the solo lead while Chiang Kai Shek College beat UE for its first win in the sixth FCBL-Freego Cup Saturday at the Philippine Buddhacare gym in Quezon City.

With Bradley Bienes and Marvin Lee presiding over FEU’s third quarter attack, the Baby Tamaraws pulled away from a 30-23 halftime lead to notch their fourth straight win in the tournament presented by Freego.

Bienes led three other FEU players in double figures with 13 points to emerge as Freego Player of the Game. Lee and JS Domingo finished with 11 and 10 points, respectively.

Mapua trounced University of Santo Tomas, 95-75, for its third straight win.

The tournament is backed by Smart, Fresh Gear, Colt Commercial, Powerbest Mrkg. Inc., Jumbo Plastic Linoleum, Hapee Toothpaste and Insular Square of Cebu.