Scotty Hopson came in clutch once again for Converge as his four-pointer gave the FiberXers the victory against the Terrafirma Dyip, 100-99, in the PBA Governors’ Cup on Saturday, September 14, at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium.

Terrafirma led by 14, 61-47, early in the third period, but Converge caught up and ended the third period trailing within two, 73-71.

Back-to-back triples from Schonny Winston and Bryan Santos early in the final frame then handed the lead to Converge anew.

It was a tight affair in the fourth period until the final seconds of the match with the Dyip leading 99-96 with just six ticks remaining.

Hopson then connected from beyond the second arc to seal the win as Antonio Hester missed his jumper.

The Converge import flirted with a double-double as he registered 18 points, nine rebounds, four assists, and a block, while Schonny Winston led the FiberXers with 19 points, seven rebounds, three assists, and a steal.

The win also spoiled Hester’s 28 points and 11 boards, on top of seven assists and a steal, and Andreas Cahilig’s 15 points, 10 rebounds, a steal, and a block. Paolo Hernandez shone anew for the Dyip with 15 points, four assists, three rebounds, and one steal.

Converge improved to 4-4, while Terrafirma remained winless in eight games in Group A.

Earlier, the Meralco Bolts clinched a slot in the quarterfinals as they defeated the NorthPort Batang Pier, 114-104.

Allen Durham had 23 points, 13 rebounds, four assists, and a steal, while Chris Newsome had 20 points, 11 boards, four assists, two steals, and a block as the Bolts improved to 6-2.

Arvin Tolentino led NorthPort anew with 28 points, seven rebounds and five assists, while Joshua Munzon had 17 points as the Batang Pier slipped to 3-5.

Import Venky Jois, meanwhile, had an early exit as he suffered an apparent injury.

Meralco and the TNT Tropang Giga are currently assured of quarterfinals tickets from Group A. (GMA Integrated News)