MANILA, Philippines — Nueva Ecija outplayed Manila in the crunch, pulling off a 78-62 win to gain a share of the lead in the MPBL (Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League) Sixth Season elimination round on Saturday at the Nueva Ecija Coliseum in Palayan City.
Flashing the form that made them the 2022 MPBL champions, the Rice Vanguards dropped 21 points behind Mer Jesper Ayaay, Rob Celiz and Michael Juico in the final frame to tally their fifth straight victory in as many starts, tying them with the Quezon Huskers and the San Juan Kni ghts.
Other games saw Davao Occidental continue its rise with a 91-55 drubbing of Bulacan, and Parañaque wield fiery form in a 100-67 thrashing of Sarangani.
MANILA, Philippines — Philippine Christian University-Dasmariñas lived up to its lofty billing by outlasting Centro Escolar University, 31-29, 25-21, 25-19, to book a final berth in the 1st PG Flex- Universit ies and Colleges Athletic League (UCAL) Men’s Volleyball Tournament Saturday at the University of Batangas gym in Batangas City.
The top-seeded Dolphins proved steadier in the crunch – thanks largely to Maron Alfiler who rose to occasion each time the team needed him most.
The Dolphins will face No. 2 Lyceum of the Philippines University-Batangas in a one-game face-off for the title today in the event presented by Angel’s Pizz a.
MANILA, Philippines — The University of the Philippines drubbed La Salle, 89-77, in a rematch between UAAP finalists to open the Filoil EcoOil 17th ECJ Preseason Cup in style over the weekend at the Filoil EcoOil Centre.
JD Cagulangan and Francis Lopez connived as the Fighting Maroons exacted some payback on the Green Archers after a runner-up finish to the same team in the UAAP Season 86 finals late last year.
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