CAFEFRANCE bounced back after its first defeat of the conference, scoring a 92-86 win over AMA Online Education on Tuesday in the PBA D-League Foundation Cup at the Ynares Sports Arena.
Carl Bryan Cruz had 20 points and nine rebounds as the Bakers scored their fourth win in five games, bouncing back from their collapse in the game against Tanduay last week.
The Bakers lost to Tanduay, 84-80, after holding an early 20-point lead.
Rodrigue Ebondo had 16 points, Aaron Jeruta had 12 points and eight assists, while Paul Zamar added 11 for the Bakers, who occupy provisionary second place over idle Tanduay (3-1).
The loss spoiled the effort of Rashawn McCarthy, who had a game-high 25 points for AMA as it remained winless in four games.
The scores:
CafeFrance 92 — Cruz 20, Ebondo 16, Jeruta 12, Zamar 11, Villahermosa 10, Parala 6, Manlangit 6, Opiso 4, Arim 3, Casino 2, Abundo 2.
AMA 86 — McCarthy 25, Arambulo 18, Taganas 16, Publico 15, Siruma 8, Ragasa 2, Bragais 1, Jo. Montemayor 1, Je. Montemayor 0, Jordan 0.
Quarterscores: 27-19; 48-31; 72-59; 92-86.
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