The Iloilo United Royals recently pulled off a 71-65 win over the Rizal Golden Coolers in the 2019-2020 Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League Lakan Cup at the Imus Sports Complex in Cavite.
Iloilo got off to a blazing start behind Al Francis Tamsi, Donald Gumaru, and Frederick Rodriguez and led by as much as 17 points in the third period. After Rizal attempted to claw their way back into the game, Richard Escoto and Jerson Prado kept the Royals afloat before the Golden Coolers narrowed their deficit to 66-65.
A Tamsi three-pointer and two free throws by Richard Escoto helped Iloilo secure the win.
Tamsi finished with 16 points for Iloilo, while Prado added 12, and Escoto contributed 10.
Meanwhile, Kelvin Gregorio top-scored for Rizal with 15 points, while Jordan Rios and Rommel Saliente each added 12./ASC, WDJ