By Adrian Stewart Co The Petron-Letran Knights showed poise in their 89-64 domination over McDavid Apparels in the 2019 PBA Developmental League last Monday at the Paco Arena in Manila. Jeo Ambohot top-scored for Petron-Letran with 17 points and eight rebounds; while Jerrick Balanza scored 12 points, made four assists, and two steals. The …
SPORTS
UST players lead race for UAAP women’s volleyball MVP
By Adrian Stewart Co Cherry Rondina and Ejiya Laure of the University of Santo Tomas (UST) currently lead the race for UAAP Season 81 women’s volleyball MVP. Rondina, who is on her final year with UST tallied a league-best 17.4 points average in seven matches, second-best 34.26 percent success rate, along with placing sixth …
2019 NBTC National Finals
Iloilo City school completes comeback win By Adrian Stewart Co Santa Clarita International School Inc. of Iloilo City battled back from 17 points down to defeat Zamboanga del Sur National High School of Pagadian City, 99-88, in the National Basketball Training Center (NBTC) National Finals seeding round earlier this week at the SM …
Pingris nearing return from injury
By Adrian Stewart Co Magnolia Hotshots power forward Marc Pingris is nearing his return to the hardcourt after being sidelined for almost a year following an injury to his anterior cruciate ligament, or ACL. He is hoping to participate in this year’s PBA All-Star Week, which is set to take place from March 29 …
2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup
Gilas faces tough group By Adrian Stewart Co Following the recent draw for the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup, which is scheduled to take place from August 31 to September 15 in China, the Philippine men’s national basketball team, Gilas Pilipinas, found themselves in the Group D alongside Angola, Italy, and Serbia. The …
UP women’s volleyball team halts losing streak, beats Adamson
By Adrian Stewart Co The University of the Philippines (UP) returned to their winning ways in the 81st UAAP women’s volleyball season with a 25-27, 25-14, 25-12, 25-21 win over Adamson University over the weekend at the San Juan Arena. Diana Carlos and Maria Lina Molde finished with 14 points apiece for UP, …
FEU men’s football team topples DLSU
By Adrian Stewart Co Far Eastern University (FEU) tightened their grip on the top spot of the 81st UAAP men’s football season after their 2-1 win over De La Salle University (DLSU) over the weekend at the FEU-Diliman pitch. After FEU quickly scored in the opening minute, courtesy of Kim Minsu’s strike, Alfonso Montelibano …
2018-2019 ASEAN Basketball League
Philippines loses to Taiwan, falls to second place By Adrian Stewart Co San Miguel Alab Pilipinas suffered its third consecutive loss in the 2018-2019 ASEAN Basketball League after losing to Taiwan’s Formosa Dreamers, 88-74, over the weekend at the Sta. Rosa Multi-Purpose Complex in Laguna. The defeat cost Alab Pilipinas the top spot …
Ginebra defeats Magnolia
By Adrian Stewart Co Barangay Ginebra San Miguel battled back numerous times against the Magnolia Hotshots before cruising to a 97-93 overtime victory in the 2019 Honda PBA Philippine Cup last Sunday night at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Earl Scottie Thompson led Ginebra with 27 points, 11 rebounds, and five assists; while Japeth Aguilar …
Ceres-Negros FC confirmed for Philippine Premier League
Inaugural season begins on March 30 By Adrian Stewart Co Two-time Philippines Football League champion Ceres-Negros FC was recently confirmed to compete in the upcoming Philippine Premier League (PPL) after their application was approved. The season is scheduled to begin next weekend, March 30, at the Rizal Memorial Football Stadium in Manila. PPL …