Biñan Tatak Gel 70 – 64 Meycauayan
Philippines MPBL – Regular Season
June 20, 2026 | Venue: Biñan Football Stadium

Biñan Tatak Gel outlasted a determined Meycauayan squad 70‑64 in a low‑scoring, physical MPBL matchup on Saturday evening. The home side used a stingy defense and a balanced scoring attack to snap a two‑game losing streak, while Meycauayan struggled to find consistent rhythm against Biñan’s zone pressure.

Game Flow

The first half was a defensive grind, with both teams shooting under 35% from the field. Biñan took a slim 32‑30 lead into the break, capitalizing on eight Meycauayan turnovers. The third quarter saw the Tatak Gel stretch their advantage to 11 points behind a 9‑0 run, but Meycauayan answered with an 8‑2 spurt to keep the margin manageable. In the fourth, Biñan’s guards controlled the tempo, hitting key free throws to preserve the lead.

Leading Contributors

• Biñan Tatak Gel: Forward Jericho Mendoza posted 18 points, 8 rebounds, and 3 blocks, dominating the interior. Guard Paolo Villanueva added 14 points and 7 assists, including a crucial step‑through layup with 1:10 remaining to push the lead to six.
• Meycauayan: Import swingman Chris Avery led all scorers with 20 points and 9 rebounds, but was held to 2‑of‑8 shooting in the fourth quarter. Point guard RJ Santos contributed 12 points and 5 assists, but the team committed 16 turnovers overall.

Defensive Battle

Biñan’s defensive intensity set the tone, holding Meycauayan to just 38% shooting and forcing 16 turnovers, 10 of which came on steals. The Tatak Gel also controlled the boards, 42–37, limiting second‑chance opportunities for the visitors.

Standings Context

The victory improves Biñan Tatak Gel to 12‑8 in the MPBL, keeping them in contention for a top‑four seed in the South Division. Meycauayan drops to 9‑11 and now sits in seventh place, needing wins in its next three games to stay within striking distance of a playoff spot.

Upcoming Games

Biñan will host the Sarangani Marlins on Wednesday, while Meycauayan travels to face the Batangas City Tanduay Rum Masters. Both games carry significant postseason implications as the regular season enters its decisive stretch.