Adamson University pulled off a come-from-behind 78-71 win over the University of Santo Tomas yesterday in the 82nd UAAP men’s basketball season at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. Opening the fourth period down by double digits, Adamson rode on consecutive points from Valandre Chauca and surged to a 72-71 lead with …
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2019 SEA Games
Standhardinger, Pringle called up by Gilas Pilipinas Christian Standhardinger and Stanley Pringle were both recently called up to the Philippine men’s national basketball team, Gilas Pilipinas, ahead of the upcoming 2019 Southeast Asian Games, which is scheduled to begin on November 30 in the Philippines. Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) President Al Panlilio announced the …
PVL visits Bacolod City next month
The 2019 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) Open Conference is scheduled to visit Bacolod City next month, October 13, with a double-header planned at the University of St. La Salle Coliseum. The PacificTown-Army Lady Troopers will meet BanKo Perlas Spikers at 2:00 p.m. while the Creamline Cool Smashers meets PetroGazz Angels later that day at 4:00 …
East Asia Super League-Terrific 12
San Miguel beats Shenzhen, 90-76 The San Miguel Beermen scored a 90-76 win over the Shenzhen Aviators of the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) earlier this week in the ongoing East Asia Super League-Terrific 12 at the Tap Seac Stadium in Macau. Dez Wells led San Miguel with 29 points, eight rebounds, five steals, and four …
Another ‘Visayas Clásico’ today
By Adrian Stewart Co Another ‘Visayas Clásico’ is set to take place today at 4:00 p.m. at the Aboitiz Pitch in Lipa City, Batangas as Ceres-Negros FC takes on Kaya FC-Iloilo for the third time in the ongoing 2019 Philippines Football League (PFL). The Bacolod City-based club has taken their two previous meetings, winning 2-1 …
Rain or Shine, NorthPort bring in imports ahead of Governors’ Cup
The Rain or Shine Elasto Painters and NorthPort Batang Pier both recently brought in imports ahead of the upcoming 2019 PBA Governors’ Cup, which begins on Friday, September 20. Rain or Shine recruited Joel Wright, who previously played for the Magnolia Hotshots; while Batang Pier signed Mychal Ammons, a former player for TNT KaTropa. While …
Basilan-St. Clare scores 180 against Hyperwash, advances to D-League semis
TIP Engineers earns semifinals berth The BRT Sumisip Basilan-St. Clare Saints recently scored a massive 180-117 win over Hyperwash Vipers at the Paco Arena in Manila and earned a spot in the 2019 PBA D-League Foundation Cup semifinals. Cris Dumapig finished with a double-double for Basilan-St. Clare with 21 points and 12 rebounds; while James …
UST, Adamson remain undefeated, advance to Collegiate Conference semis
The University of Santo Tomas (UST) and Adamson University both maintained unbeaten records and recently advanced to the 2019 Premier Volleyball League Collegiate Conference semifinals. UST pulled off a 25-21, 25-23, 22-25, 25-23 win over Arellano University; while Adamson scored a 25-13, 25-23, 25-13 sweep over Colegio de San Juan de Letrán. Trailing 21-19 late …
Bacolod to meet Soccsksargen in Maharlika League home game
The Bacolod Master Sardines are set to meet the Soccsksargen Marlins in their first Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League Lakan Cup home game at the University of St. La Salle Coliseum in Bacolod City this weekend, September 21. The event will be part of a double-header, preceded by a meeting between Davao Occidental Tigers and Basilan …
Kaya FC to play home games at the Iloilo Sports Complex
By Adrian Stewart Co Kaya FC-Iloilo is scheduled to play 2019 Philippines Football League home games later this month, September 22 and 25, at the Iloilo Sports Complex in Iloilo City’s La Paz district. The Ilonggo club is expected to meet Philippine Air Force FC on both occasions. “Personally I’m excited to play our home …