The Magnolia Hotshots thwarted a furious rally by the gutsy Blackwater Bossing to post a triumphant debut in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup, 118-100, Thursday at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Manila.
Kevin Quiambao of reigning champion La Salle added to his legend a second straight Most Valuable Player plum in UAAP Season 87, joining an elite list of multiple winners in collegiate basketball history.
The NorthPort Batang Pier shrugged off a slow start and ran away in the middle quarters to dominate the NLEX Road Warriors, 114-87, in their PBA Commissioner’s Cup action Thursday at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Manila.
Hong Kong Eastern is expecting a “more competitive” tournament in the PBA Season 49 Commissioner’s Cup, as the guest team started off triumphant in the Philippine league on Wednesday.
Despite missing the Final Four, University of the East Red Warriors head coach Jack Santiago is considering the UAAP Season 87 men’s basketball tournament a success.
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