The Quezon Huskers traveled to Valenzuela on May 23, 2026, and delivered a commanding 95–84 victory over the Valenzuela Classic in a Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) regular-season clash. The win strengthened Quezon’s position near the top of the standings, while Valenzuela was left searching for answers after a spirited but ultimately insufficient performance.

Match Overview

From the opening tip, the Huskers set a fast tempo, using their length and transition offense to build an early lead. Valenzuela, playing on home turf at the campus of the Polytechnic University of the Philippines, fought back in the second quarter with disciplined half-court offense, cutting the deficit to single digits by halftime. However, Quezon’s depth proved decisive in the third quarter, as their bench outscored the Classic’s reserves and stretched the lead to double figures heading into the final frame.

Key Moments

• First-quarter explosion: Quezon opened the game with a 28–19 run, fueled by sharp outside shooting and aggressive defensive rebounding.
• Valenzuela’s second-quarter response: Led by a veteran guard, the Classic outscored the Huskers 23–16 in the second period, trimming the gap to just five points at the break (44–39).
• Third-quarter separation: Quezon’s forwards dominated the paint in the third, scoring 28 points to Valenzuela’s 18, effectively putting the game out of reach.

Standout Players

Quezon Huskers: The team’s leading scorer poured in 26 points on efficient shooting, while the point guard dished out 11 assists and controlled the pace. A defensive specialist contributed four steals and three blocks, disrupting Valenzuela’s rhythm on the perimeter.

Valenzuela Classic: The home team’s best performance came from their starting center, who notched a double-double with 18 points and 14 rebounds. A shooting guard added 20 points, but his teammates struggled to find consistent scoring options against Quezon’s swarming defense.

Impact on the Season

With the win, Quezon improved to a strong record in the MPBL North Division, solidifying their playoff positioning. For Valenzuela, the loss dropped them below .500 and placed added pressure on their upcoming road games. The Classic will need to tighten their defensive rotations and generate more bench production to climb back into contention in the tight North Division race.