NIGERIAN Bright Akhuetie fired 31 points including 10 in the overtime period to lift University of Perpetual Help Altas past Jose Rizal University Heavy Bombers, 86-83, to remain a strong third at the end of the first round elimination yesterday in the 91st National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) basketball tournament at The Arena in San Juan City.

The 6’9” behemoth wrought havoc to the Heavy Bombers as he dominated the shaded lane, hauling down 12 rebounds, dishing-off two assists and two block shots to lead the Altas’ seventh win against only two losses.

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