Davao Occidental, Zamboanga trip foes in MPBL Datu Cup | Inquirer Sports

Davao Occidental, Zamboanga trip foes in MPBL Datu Cup

By: - Online Sports Editor / @CFColinaINQ
/ 12:23 PM June 15, 2018

Davao Occidental Tigers vs Imus Banderas-GLC Truck & Equi. Photo from Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League.

Two Mindanao teams made a successful debut Thursday night in the Maharlika Basketball League Datu Cup at Alonte Sports Arena.

The Davao Occidental Tigers nipped Imus Bandera, 75-71.

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Ex-pros Billy Robles and Mark Yee paced the Tigers with 15 and 13 points, respectively, while combining for 21 of Davao Occidental’s 57 rebounds.

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Leo Najorda added 12 points and seven boards while Bogs Raymundo had 10 points.

Meanwhile, the Zamboanga Valientes overcame the hosts Laguna Heroes, 86-80.

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Reed Juntilla exploded for 30 points that went with six rebounds and five assists for the Valientes.

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Denok Miranda had 26 points in the loss for the Heroes.

Davao Occidental and Zamboanga joined early winners Batangas City, Marikina, Caloocan and Muntinlupa.

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TAGS: Basketball, Davao Occidental Tigers, Laguna Heroes, MPBL, Zamboanga Valientes

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