By ADRIAN STEWART CO

The Bacolod Tubo Slashers faltered in the second half for a 64-54 defeat to the Pasig City MCW Sports in the 2025 MPBL Season at the Ynares Center in Rizal province on Monday night, April 7.

Holding to a 31-28 lead after the second quarter, the Tubo Slashers misfired in the third quarter.

They were outscored by Pasig, 20-12, to establish a 48-43 advantage.

Pasig’s run continued in the fourth quarter as the lead reached its largest at 13 points at 56-43.

Bacolod made their shots late in the game to cut the deficit to 10 points.

Keith Pido spearheaded the offense for Pasig with 14 points.

Chito Jaime and Warlo James Batac contributed 11 and 10 markers, respectively, to open their campaign on a winning note.

Jaycee Adjel finished with 12 points, eight rebounds and three assists.

Chester Saldua added a double-double of 10 points and 10 rebounds.

Jan Gabriel Sobrevega contributed 10 markers for 0-1 Bacolod.

The Tubo Slashers will try to bounce back against the Muntinlupa Cagers Lakan at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig on Friday night, April 11./ASC, WDJ

PASIG 64 — Pido 14, Jaime 11, Batac 10, Acidre 7, Reyes 6, Rivera 6, Montuano 4, Galicia 4, Quilatan 2, Garcia 0.

BACOLOD 54 — Adjel 12, Saldua 10, Sobrevega 10, Cruz 6, White 6, Dubouzet 3, Movido 3, Battaller 2, Pastias 1, Canal 1, Mallari 0, Guevarra 0, Soriano 0.

Quarterscores: 16-14, 28-31, 48-43, 64-54.