The Mindoro Tamaraws earned an 86-78 home victory over the Bataan Risers in a competitive Philippines MPBL fixture on February 18, 2026. A strong team effort, led by balanced scoring and timely defensive stops, allowed the Tamaraws to see off a persistent challenge from the Risers and secure an eight-point win. Mindoro managed the game well in the second half, answering every Bataan rally with a key basket to maintain their lead. The Risers kept the pressure on until the final minutes but ultimately could not close the gap. This win helped Mindoro stabilize their record, while Bataan was left to reflect on a game where they were within striking distance but could not get over the hump.