By ADRIAN STEWART CO Phoenix Super LPG Fuel Masters survived a tough stand by import-less Rain or Shine Elasto Painters before pulling off a 114-106 victory in the 2022-2023 PBA Governors’ Cup at the Smart Araneta Coliseum yesterday. RR Garcia and rookie Encho Serrano showed the way with 17 points each, while Jason Perkins …
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Bacolod Tay Tung bags 18-under, 15-under volley titles
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Bacolod Tay Tung High School Thunderbolts swept the titles in the 2nd Congressman Greg Gasataya Age Group Volleyball Tournament after ruling the 18-under and 15-under categories over the weekend. In the 18-under category, the Bacolod Tay Tung High School-A prevailed over their sister team Bacolod Tay Tung High School-B in a tightly-contested …
UAAP: NU survives Adamson in 5-set thriller to stay undefeated
The National University (NU) Lady Bulldogs continued their winning ways as they slipped past the pesky Adamson Lady Falcons in five sets in the UAAP Season 85 women’s volleyball tournament. The Lady Bulldogs eked out a hard-earned 25-22, 25-19, 25-27, 22-25, 15-10 triumph over the Lady Falcons, who almost ended their winning run, at …
Gilas Pilipinas bows to Jordan in FIBA
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Gilas Pilipinas fell short in its comeback bid as it suffered a 91-90 loss to Jordan in the sixth and final window of the 2023 FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers at the Philippine Arena in Bocaue, Bulacan on Monday night, February 27. After being down by as much as 25 …
Negros Muscovados signs Andaya, Ingles
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negros Muscovados strengthened its roster further ahead of its Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) return this year with the signing of two veteran wing players. The Muscovados announced yesterday the signing of Algin Andaya and Leo James Ingles, who have MPBL experience with Navotas Uni-Pak Sardines and Valenzuela, respectively. The …
NCAA: San Beda keeps hopes alive with rout of Mapua
San Beda University kept its hunt for a twice-to-beat Final Four incentive alive after holding off Mapua University, 86-75, in their playoff clash in the NCAA Season 98 juniors’ basketball tournament on Monday, February 27. The defending champion will next meet College of Saint Benilde-La Salle Green Hills in another playoff encounter to determine …
PBA Governors’ Cup: Meralco defeats Magnolia
By ADRIAN STEWART CO KJ McDaniels came up with crucial free throws as Meralco Bolts pulled off a come-from-behind 86-84 win over Magnolia Chicken Timplados Hotshots in the 2022-2023 PBA Governors’ Cup at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Sunday night, February 26. Trailing 63-71 after three quarters, the Bolts countered with a huge 14-6 scoring …
Kaya-Iloilo vents ire at Mendiola in PFL
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Kaya Futbol Club-Iloilo vented its ire at Mendiola 1991 Football Club with a 4-0 beating in the 2022-2023 Philippines Football League (PFL) at the City of Imus Grandstand in Cavite on Sunday afternoon, February 26. Daizo Horikoshi, Ilonggo Jhan Jesus Melliza, Nano Amita, and Dylan Nobiraki scored a goal each …
UAAP: Carandang bags brace as UE stays unbeaten
John Lester Carandang scored a late brace to help University of the East (UE) extend its three-match unbeaten run in the UAAP Season 85 Men’s Football Tournament with a 3-1 victory over Adamson University at the University of the Philippines-Diliman Football Field on Sunday, February 26. Carandang, who came on as a substitute for Eldin …
PBA Governors’ Cup: NLEX holds off Rain or Shine
By ADRIAN STEWART CO NLEX Road Warriors relied on a strong first half avalanche before holding off Rain or Shine Elasto Painters’ second half rally for a 110-99 win in the 2022-2023 PBA Governors’ Cup at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Saturday night, February 25. Kevin Alas spearheaded the offense with 28 points, including …