Bacolod quintet repulses Imus

MANILA, Philippines — Bacolod Bingo Plus opened its stint in the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League fourth season with a 67-57 victory over Imus Bandera late Monday at the Filoil Flying V Centre in San Juan.

Jhan McHale Nermal fired 17 points and snared eight rebounds to lead the Bacolodnons who took control after a 10-point run, 48-43, closing the third quarter.

Imus got 18 points Ian Melencio but no other Bandera could score in twin digits as they suffered a second straight defeat.