Jamil Gabawan and Rey Publico of Racal (dark) vs Jessie Collado of MP Hotel (light). PBA D-LEAGUE IMAGE by Nuki Sabio
MANILA, Philippines — Racal Motors finally barged into the win column following a 74-65 win over MP Hotel in the 2015 PBA D-League Aspirants Cup at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City.
Racal outscored MP Hotel, 23-12, in the third quarter to take a 60-45 spread entering the last period.
“We’re still in the process of getting to know so hopefully the players will be able to adapt to the system in time for our next game,” said coach Caloy Garcia.
The Warriors pulled to within five, 64-69, on a 3-point play by Wowie Escosio with two minutes left but Racal Motors held on for its first victory after a 0-3 start. MP Hotel dropped to 1-3.