By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Blackwater Bossing maintained their slim playoff hopes alive after a 96-86 victory over the Terrafirma Dyip in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium on Wednesday night, January 15. Justin Chua posted a double-double of 17 points and 12 rebounds, to go with two assists, to be named …
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Tay Tung swimmers shine in Bacolod City Division Meet
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Swimmers from Bacolod Tay Tung High School made their presence felt during the recently-concluded Bacolod City Division Meet. Mark Justin Yu showcased incredible performances by taking home gold medals in the secondary boys 1,500-meter freestyle, 800-meter freestyle, 400-meter freestyle, 200-meter freestyle, 4×50-meter medley relay, and 4×50-meter free style relay. Abbe Jenielle …
Oftana comes alive late as TNT sends NLEX to 5th straight loss
Calvin Oftana rediscovered his shooting touch in the fourth quarter to steer the streaking TNT Tropang Giga to a 94-87 win against the NLEX Road Warriors in the PBA Season 49 Commissioner’s Cup on Wednesday, January 15, at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium. The sharpshooter, who was struggling offensively in the first three quarters, dropped nine …
Lakers end 3-game skid with win over Heat
Anthony Davis scored 22 points with 11 rebounds, LeBron James added 22 points with nine assists and the Los Angeles Lakers ended a three-game losing streak by rallying for a 117-108 victory over the visiting Miami Heat yesterday (Philippine time). Rui Hachimura scored a team-high 23 points, Max Christie had 16 and Austin Reaves added …
Belangel struggles as Daegu bows to Wonju
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense Samjosef Belangel struggled offensively as the Daegu Korea Gas Corporation Pegasus bowed to the Wonju DB Promy, 80-68, in the Korean Basketball League at the Wonju Sports Complex on Tuesday night, January 14. The former Ateneo de Manila University Blue Eagles guard finished with seven points on 3-of-9 field goal …
Gicana shines as UNO-R claims NOPSSCEA women’s basket 3-peat
By ADRIAN STEWART CO University of Negros Occidental-Recoletos (UNO-R) completed a three-peat after ruling the NOPSSCEA Season 44 women’s basketball tournament recently at the University of St. La Salle (USLS) Gymnasium in Bacolod City. UNO-R captured the championship after their 76-65 victory over USLS in Game 2 of the best-of-three title series. Charity Gicana spearheaded …
Stockton catches fire late as Converge repels Rain or Shine to gain solo second
Alec Stockton ignited in the fourth quarter to help the Converge FiberXers turn back the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters, 103-96, and gain solo second in the PBA Season 49 Commissioner’s Cup on Tuesday, January 14, at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium. The spitfire guard dropped 17 of his overall output in the payoff period as …
Bucks ride massive Q1 to victory over Kings
Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard combined for 25 points during a 47-point first quarter that propelled the Milwaukee Bucks to a 130-115 win over the visiting Kings, snapping Sacramento’s seven-game winning streak. Antetokounmpo finished with a game-high 33 points and Lillard totaled 24 for the Bucks, who rebounded from a 34-point loss against the New …
Living Stones rules Division Meet men’s volley
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Living Stones International School clinched the crown in the secondary boys volleyball category of the Bacolod City Division Athletic Association Meet held recently at the Montalbo Gym. Led by the tandem of Charles Pallaza and Alren Rich Cordero, Living Stones ruled the competition after defeating the Emiliano Lizares National High School …
Tay Tung’s Efenio nabs 5 golds in Division Meet gymnastics
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Matthea Given Efenio of Bacolod Tay Tung High School captured five gold medals in the secondary girls rhythmic gymnastics of the Bacolod City Division Athletic Association Meet held recently in Bacolod City. Efenio clinched the gold medals in the hoop, ribbon, clubs, ball, and individual all-around categories to secure her place …