Quezon, GenSan, Zamboanga triumph

MANILA, Philippines — Quezon Province, General Santos City and Zamboanga SIKAT hurdled their rivals on Monday to forge a six-way tie for the lead in the Manny Pacquiao presents 1XBet-MPBL 2025 Season at the Bataan People’s Center in Balanga City.

The Quezon Huskers flaunted their defense in a 58-45 victory over the Cebu Classic, the Gensan Warriors thwarted the Bataan Risers, 77-74, while Zamboanga pounded the boards to trip Sarangani, 82-67.

Quezon, Gensan and Zamboanga notched their second straight victory in as many outings and caught up with early pacesetters Abra, Pangasinan and Abra.

The Huskers stifled the Cebu gunners to just 30 points after three quarters then leaned on LJ Gonzales’ 10-point effort in the fourth to bolster their bid for a second straight South Division crown and another crack at the national title retained by the Pampanga Giant Lanterns last year.

Gonzales wound up with 12 points, six rebounds, five assists and four steals.