The Meralco Bolts concluded the 2024 PBA Governors’ Cup elimination round with a 7-3 win-loss card after conquering also-ran Terrafirma Dyip, 124-82, on Saturday, September 21, at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium. The Bolts, who capitalized on the absence of key players in Terrafirma, have secured the second seed in Group A after the triumph. Meanwhile, …
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Blackwater pounces on import-less Beermen to keep PBA QF bid alive
The Blackwater Bossing are still in the fight for a quarterfinal berth in the 2024 PBA Governors’ Cup. All thanks to the 49-point, 11-rebound explosion of import George King, the Bossing pounced on import-less San Miguel, 111-94, on Saturday, September 21, at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium. “We know the situation going into tonight, and our …
Bacolodnon Celis moves to CSB Blazers in NCAA
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Bacolodnon forward Raffy Celis has formalized his transfer to the College of St. Benilde (CSB) Blazers in the NCAA after a forgetful rookie year with the Ateneo de Manila University Blue Eagles in the UAAP. Blazers head coach Charles Tiu said he had been recruiting Celis since he was still playing …
Rain or Shine fends off Beermen for Group B lead
The Rain or Shine Elasto Painters had answers this time for the San Miguel Beermen. The Elasto Painters fended off the Beermen, 122-112, in the 2024 PBA Governors’ Cup on Thursday, September 19, at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium. They also gained the lead in Group B after securing their seventh win in nine games, while …
Terrafirma stuns TNT for first win in PBA Govs’ Cup
The Terrafirma Dyip finally snatched one in the 2024 PBA Governors’ Cup. It was more impressive because the also-ran Dyip took down top-seed TNT Tropang Giga, 84-72, on Thursday, September 19, at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium. This was also the team’s first win against TNT since 2016. “I won, finally,” Stanley Pringle exclaimed during the …
Barrera shines as JRU notches 1st win in NCAA
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense Mart James Barrera had an efficient offensive game as the Jose Rizal University (JRU) Heavy Bombers defeated the San Sebastian College Golden Stags, 90-74, in the NCAA Season 100 men’s basketball at the FilOil EcoOil Centre in San Juan City on Wednesday, September 18. The former Bacolod Tay Tung High …
Negrense Rubin carries UST over Adamson in UAAP girls volley
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense Kimberly Rubin connected two timely service aces as the University of Santo Tomas (UST) Junior Golden Tigresses outlasted the Adamson University Lady Baby Falcons, 24-26, 19-25, 25-19, 25-19, 15-13, in the UAAP Season 87 girls volleyball tournament at Paco Arena in Manila on Wednesday, September 18. With both teams knotted …
After 49-point defeat, Ginebra vents ire on Phoenix in PBA
After a tough 49-point defeat at the hands of the San Miguel Beermen on Sunday, September 15, it was Barangay Ginebra San Miguel Kings’ turn to dominate a basketball rival in the 2024 PBA Governors’ Cup. The Gin Kings bounced back big time by thrashing the Phoenix Super LPG Fuel Masters, 112-96, on Wednesday, September …
Stockton shines in clutch as Converge overcomes Meralco
Alec Stockton’s clutch game proved to be the difference for the Converge FiberXers as they overcame the Meralco Bolts, 105-97, in the 2024 PBA Governors’ Cup on Wednesday, September 18, at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium. A stepback trey, a jumper and a pair of freebies from the young gunner in the last two minutes propelled …
Negrense Nonoy aims to bring MPBL experience to Terrafirma
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense guard Mark Nonoy is eager to bring the experience he gained from the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) when he begins his stint with the Terrafirma Dyip in the PBA. According to the Negros Occidental’s La Carlota City native spitfire, he hopes to give a positive impact for the Dyip, …