Tag: twicetobeat
Phoenix nabs twice-to-beat after fending off Meralco
Phoenix Fuel Masters’ Jason Perkins and Jonathan Williams in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIREr.net MANILA, Philippines–Phoenix secured an unlikely twice-to-beat advantage going into the PBA Commissioner’s Cup quarterfinals after holding off Meralco, 93-83, Wednesday at Smart Araneta Coliseum. A three by veteran RJ Jazul with over a minute left gave the Fuel Masters a…
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PBA: Ginebra stays in twice-to-beat hunt with win over NorthPort
Tony Bishop.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines–Barangay Ginebra got its act together just in time on Sunday night to upend NorthPort, 103-93, in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup. The Gin Kings, the defending champions this conference, pulled through behind the one-two punch of import Tony Bishop Jr. and Jamie Malonzo to stay in contention for twice-to-beat protection in…
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PBA: Boatwright scores 51, streaking San Miguel nears twice-to-beat
San Miguel Beermen import Bennie Boatwright.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines–San Miguel picked Terrafirma apart on Sunday night, 132-110, to move closer to a twice-to-beat playoff advantage in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup. Import Bennie Boatwright Jr. put up 51 points and 12 rebounds to help the Beermen annex a fourth-straight win that ultimately hiked their record to…
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Maroons, Archers set out to win Game 1 to gain ‘twice-to-beat’ edge for crown
Kevin Quiambao of La Salle (left) looks to polish off an MVP-like season with a crown, while CJ Cansino seeks a second championship with the Maroons. —PHOTOS BY AUGUST DELA CRUZ. In a championship series that can be considered a sprint race more than anything else, there will be no doubt that University of the…
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NCAA: Mapua clinches Final Four spot, twice-to-beat edge
Clint Escamis shoots Mapua to a Final Four spot. –NCAA Photo MANILA, Philippines—Mapua became the first team to clinch a Final Four spot in the NCAA Season 99 men’s basketball tournament after dispatching Perpetual Help, 69-53, at San Juan Arena on Wednesday. Not only did the Cardinals clinch the first ticket to the playoffs with…
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NU gets back at UST, closes in on twice-to-beat in women’s volleyball – rezal404
NU Lady Bulldogs. UAAP PHOTO MANILA, Philippines-National University exacted sweet revenge on University of Santo Tomas with a 25-16, 25-21, 17-25, 25-14 win on Wednesday, amplifying a probable twice-to-beat opportunity in the Final Four of the UAAP Season 85 women’s volleyball tournament. Alyssa Solomon was in her elements all game long, scattering 17 points highlighted…
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