Basketball articles
UST defeats UP to face Ateneo in UAAP championship
University of Santo Tomas defeated University of the Philippines twice in the UAAP men's basketball playoffs to earn the right to face Ateneo de Manila University in the finals. UST posted a dramatic 68-65 win over UP on Wednesday night at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. The Growlin...
Pasay Voyagers to tackle Marikina Shoemasters
The Pasay Voyagers resume their journey toward the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League Lakan Season playoffs on Monday (Oct. 14) when they tackle the Marikina Shoemasters at Imus Sports Complex. Back in orbit following a 92-89 victory over the Quezon City Capitals on Oct. 3, the Voyagers have won...
Makati beats Valenzuela for 12-3 record
The Makati Super Crunch defeated the Valenzuela SPV TOP Market Place, 78-61, on Wednesday in the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League Lakan Cup at the Valenzuela Astrodome. The home team was ahead 13-12 with 3:54 left in the first quarter when John Rey Villanueva hit a three-pointer, Joseph S...
Pasig Realtors clinch 10th win
The Pasig Sta. Lucia Realtors held off a late Bataan Risers uprising to take a 64-63 victory on Wednesday in the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League Lakan Cup at the Valenzuela Astrodome. The Realtors were up 60-51 with four minutes left to play when Byron Villarias hit a three-pointer. Leo Najor...
Makati Super Crunch sustains good showing
Makati posts a steady showing at Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League. Paolo Orbeta, the owner of the Makati Super Crunch said a potential investor is coming in to become part-owner of his basketball squad. “Because of our good standing in the MPBL, our team has become m...
Pasay Voyagers defeat Iloilo United Royals
The Pasay Voyagers played the role of conquerors as they played the spoiler role against home squad Iloilo United Royals, 56-52, Thursday night in the MPBL Lakan Season at the University of San Agustin Gym in Iloilo City. Iloilo shot a woeful 9-of-22 shooting from the foul line, which cost the host...
Caloocan Supremos holds off Nueva Ecija
With Almond Vosotros now uncertain for the Caloocan Supremos-Victory Liner, Paul Sanga stepped up to deliver over the Nueva Ecija Rice Vanguards, 92-90, in the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League Lakan season at the Bulacan Capitol Gymnasium. Sanga finished with 24 points while shooting six tripl...
Pasay Voyagers snag sixth straight MPBL win
The Pasay Voyagers snagged their sixth straight win at the MPBL Lakan Season against the Paranaque Patriots. The Voyagers’ convincing 79-60 triumph was supported by another solid game from Dhon Reverente, who dished out another double-double performance. Reverente ended up with 15 points and...
Valenzuela Classic undergoes rebuilding process
After losing eight in a row, the Valenzuela Classic are looking for a shake up in hopes of changing their fortunes. And there’s no better way to do it than bring in the man responsible for the team’s early success. Gerry Esplana, who vocally quit the squad after having disagreement with...
MPBL: Pasig picks up another win
The Pasig-Sta. Lucia Realtors continued to make strides in the MPBL Lakan Season and on Wednesday night, they picked up another home win following an 85-72 demolition of the Nueva Ecija-MiGuards at the Pasig Sports Complex. Five players ended up in double figures for the Realtors led by Robbie Manal...
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