NLEX and PBA Greats came away with bounce back victories while Meralco registered its first win in the 2024 Batang PBA 11-Under tournament on Monday at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig.
The Road Warriors avenged their 57-54 defeat against the PBA Stalwarts by beating NorthPort, 62-55, in the tournament sponsored by Centrum Kids.
Kiel Yaya and Prince Timbol scored 17 and 13 points, respectively, as NLEX improved to 2-1 to bolster its semis bid in Grouo A.
PBA Greats, on the other hand, trounced Terrafirma, 81-74, behind the efforts of Rylee Binondo, Zigfrid Kian Hernandez and Karim Abdul.
Binondo sizzled with 16 points while Hernandez and Abdul had 14 and 13 points, respectively for the PBA Greats, who climbed to 2-1 in Group B after absorbing a 64-52 defeat against Talk 'n Text.
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Meanwhile, Meralco zapped Rain or Shine for its first win in Group A.
Xavier David Trillo fired 13 points while Terrence Azurin had 11 for the Bolts, who avenged their 74-56 loss also against the PBA Stalwarts.
In the lone 9-under match, Niccolo Serafika Pierra Pesa rifled in 18 and 14 points, respectively, as Magnolia improved to 1-1 with a 53-40 win over winless Blackwater. (JBU)
The Scores:
First Game (11-UNDER)
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Meralco 45 -- Trillo 13, Azurin 11, Samson R. 6, Denina 6, Galimba3, Samson M. 2, Catubay 2, Pineza 2, Diaz 0, Mangahas 0, Del Monico 0, Salinas 0, Tolentino 0, Evangelista, Amamanglon 0, Lo 0.
Rain or Shine 35 -- Sandico 16, Lacaya 8, Mendiola 6, Sy 3, Butra 2, Alviar 0, Villanueva 0, Melencio 0, Navoka 0, Villa 0, Soliman 0, Ebron 0, Custodio 0, Hallare 0, Lozano 0, Cavan 0.
Quarterscores: 11-5, 27-5, 34-24, 45-35.
Second Game (11-UNDER)
NLEX 62 -- Yaya 17, Manahan 13, Carlos 6, Pasco 6, Jardea 5, Edades 4, Julian 4, David 4, Timbol 3, Perez 3, Barreto 2, Ibuyan 2, Yba?ez 1, Etorma 0, Villaruz 0, Tabladillo 0, Prado 0.
NorthPort 55 -- Almeda 11, Parian 10, Aceveda 8, Rodriguez 6, Puno 4, Maneja 4, Ramirez 2, Franco 2, Tulfo 2, Fontanilla 2, Payumo 2, Gasta 1, Bondoc 0, Morales 0, Molato 0.
Quarterscores: 19-8, 26-25, 41-36, 62-55.
Third Game (9-UNDER)
Magnolia 53 -- Serafica 18, Pesa 14, Khobuntin 6, Miciano 6, Martinez 5, Pabilonia 4, Bo 0, Mendoza 0, Basinillo 0, Morre 0, Fajardo 0, Nubla 0, Preconcillo 0.
Blackwater 40 -- Maninang 15, Abuy 11, Gatchalian 4, Sese 3, Quiambao 2, Torres 2, Cabarte 2, David 1, Santiago 0, Conde 0, Caalim 0, Fabros 0, Lassiter 0, Formacil 0.
Quarterscores: 8-1, 25-5, 37-22, 53-40.
Fourth Game (11-UNDER)
PBA Greats 81 -- Binondo 16, Hernandez 14, Abdul 13, Recto 8, Castillo 6, Tagal 6, Carpina 5, Cruz 4, Corral 4, San Diego 3, Mortel 2, Sacmar 0, Espiritu 0, Galang 0, Pineda 0.
Terradirma 74 -- Pilazo 23, Batac 13, Del Mundp 13, Floirendo 11, Lanot 8, Luz 2, Ting 2, Topacio 2, Guevarra 0, Arano 0, Ranera 0, Lipana 0, Balios 0, Cuevillas 0.
Quarterscores: 23-15, 37-31, 55-50, 81-74.
