PBA On Tour: Terrafirma turns back Meralco behind Eric Camson’s heroics
Terrafirma’s Eric Camson and Aldrech Ramos. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net
MANILA, Philippines–Terrafirma won for the second time in a span of three days after holding off Meralco, 107-102, in the PBA On Tour on Sunday at Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City.
Veteran Eric Camson came through in the fourth quarter on his way to 30 points as the Dyip prevailed despite multiple comeback attempts by the Bolts.
Juami Tiongson added 21 points after erupting for 37 in Friday’s win over NLEX at the same venue.
Juami Tiongson and the Terrafirma Dyip. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net
The Dyip improved to an even 3-3 slate after winning three of the last four games.
Meralco lost for the second time in five outings despite a 33-point production from Allein Maliksi and a double-double from Cliff Hodge, who had 24 points and 15 rebounds.
The Bolts were able to come back from a 12-point deficit to tie the game at 93-all in the payoff period.
But Terrafirma restored the lead, with Camson scoring seven in the final five minutes of the contest.
Meralco pulled within three twice in the dying minutes, only for Camson and JP Calvo to respond with crucial shots to extend the Terrafirma margin.
The scores:
TERRAFIRMA 107–Camson 30, Tiongson 21, Calvo 12, Go 11, Gomez de Liano 9, Alolino 8, Ramos 6, Camson 6, Cahilig 4, Mina 4, Taladua 2, Grospe 0, Alanes 0.
MERALCO 102–Maliksi 33, Hodge 24, Quinto 16, Torres 8, Dario 6, Caram 5, Pasaol 4, Rios 4, Johnson 0, Almazan 0.
Quarters: 23-23, 54-55, 84-73, 107-102.
