The Quezon Huskers achieved a commanding 121-73 victory over the Imus Yangkee on Saturday at the Ynares Center in Montalban, Rizal. This win strengthens their bid for the top playoff position in the SportsPlus MPBL (Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League) South division.
Key Players Propel Quezon to Victory
If Quezon wins its last two games against Rizal XentroMall and Zamboanga SiKat, they would emerge the top qualifier due to the win-over-the-other tiebreaker.
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- Rodel Gravera led with 14 points, 8 rebounds, and 3 assists.
- John Abate contributed 17 points, along with 3 steals and 2 assists.
- Cholo Anonuevo recorded a double-double with 14 points and 11 rebounds.
The Huskers, now boasting a 19-4 record, are trailing behind the Binan Tatak Gel, who completed the elimination phase with a 21-4 slate. To secure the top seed, Quezon must win their upcoming matches against Rizal XentroMall and Zamboanga SiKat.
Despite missing injured starting center Cedrick Manzano, Quezon dominated the boards, out-rebounding Imus 55-41. They capitalized on this advantage, scoring 76 points in the paint.
Imus, now on a six-game losing streak, fell to a dismal 3-21 record. The team saw contributions from Patrick Dale Beltran with 14 points, Noel Santos with 11, and both Paul Christian Ferrer and Dylan Darbin adding 10 points each.
The tournament resumes on Monday at the Paco Arena, featuring matchups that include Sarangani against Gensan at 3 p.m., Basilan facing Meycauayan at 5 p.m., and Pasig clashing with Quezon City at 7 p.m.