The PacificTown-Army Lady Troopers came from two sets down and scored a 39-41, 19-25, 25-19, 25-20, 15-12 win over the Choco Mucho Flying Titans recently in the 2019 Premier Volleyball League Open Conference at the San Juan Center. Jovelyn Gonzaga of Guimaras scored a triple-double for PacificTown-Army on 24 points, 26 excellent digs, and 16 …
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Columbian Dyip trades Escoto, King
The Columbian Dyip traded Russel Escoto and Jerramy King to NorthPort Batang Pier in exchange for Lervin Flores, Joseph Gabayni, and Juan Miguel Tiongson in a five-player deal that is still pending PBA Commissioner’s Office approval. Escoto had reportedly requested the trade after failing to log substantial minutes in his three years with the squad, …
Bacolodnon lifts Makati over Pampanga in the Maharlika League
Bacolod City native Kib Montalbo scored the game winner for Makati Super Crunch in their 96-94 win over the Pampanga Giant Lanterns earlier this week in the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League Lakan Cup in the JCSGO Gym in Quezon City. With the teams knotted at 94-all, Montalbo knocked down a buzzer-beating jumper. During a post-match …
Ceres FC beats Mendiola FC, 4-1
Ceres-Negros FC maintained their six-point lead atop the 2019 Philippines Football League (PFL) table after their 4-1 win over Mendiola FC earlier this week at the Aboitiz Pitch in Lipa City, Batangas. The Bacolod City-based side quickly jumped to a 2-0 lead after midfielder Mike Ott scored in the 17th minute, followed by striker Robert …
Ceres FC faces Mendiola FC tonight
By Adrian Stewart Co Ceres-Negros FC is set to take on Mendiola FC tonight in their third 2019 Philippines Football League (PFL) meeting at the Aboitiz Pitch in Lipa City, Batangas. The Bacolod City-based club dominated both of their previous matches, winning 4-0 and 5-2. In light of their most recent win, a 3-0 victory …
SSC-R narrowly beats Letrán, 102-101
Ken Villapando scored the game-winning layup for San Sebastian College-Recoletos (SSC-R) in their narrow 102-101 win over Colegio de San Juan de Letrán yesterday in the 95th NCAA men’s basketball tournament at the San Juan Arena. Down 101-100, Villapando delivered a fast break layup off a pass from Allyn Bulanadi to take a 102-101 edge …
Miranda set for NLEX return
The NLEX Road Warriors are set to reclaim center Michael Miranda from NorthPort Batang Pier in exchange for point guard Juan Miguel ‘Juanmi’ Tiongson. The trade is currently pending PBA Commissioner’s Office approval. “We did not want to give up Juami but NorthPort insisted that he be the one included in the deal,” explained NLEX …
TIP qualifies for the D-League quarterfinals
The TIP Engineers secured a 2019 PBA D-League Foundation Cup quarterfinals berth following their recent 105-95 win over the Alberei Kings at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City. Papa Ndiaye, who was returning from a hamstring injury, finished with 37 points, 18 rebounds, and four assists for TIP; Bryan Santos earned a double-double with …
Negrense named MVP in NBA/FIBA event
Silay City native Harold Alarcon was named ‘Most Valuable Player’ during the recent 2019 Basketball without Borders-Asia (BWB-Asia) All-Star Game in Tokyo, Japan. BWB is a global basketball development and community outreach program organized by the NBA and FIBA. “It was a great opportunity for me to participate in BWB-Asia,” said Alarcon. “The experience I …
Pinoy boxer scores TKO victory in Ormoc City event
Filipino boxer Prince Albert Pagara cruised to a first round stoppage win over Thai opponent Ratchanon Sawangsoda during “Pinoy Pride 46” over the weekend at the Ormoc City Superdome in Leyte. The Maasin City-native dropped Sawangsoda four times at the onset of the opening round prompting the Thai challenger’s camp to surrender at the 2:53 …