Barefield, Upshaw deliver as Blackwater shocks Magnolia for PBA Comm's Cup breakthrough

Bol Bol scored 40 points to lead TNT to their first victory in the PBA Commissioner's Cup, defeating NLEX. In another PBA game, Blackwater secured a breakthrough win over Magnolia, powered by strong performances from Bennie Boatwright and import Shawn Glover.

In UAAPWomen'sVolleyball, FEU avenged a first-round loss by defeating NU, tying for second place. In UAAP Men's Baseball, Adamson used a six-run rally to defeat UST and climb to third in the standings. In UAAP Boys Basketball, FEU-Diliman moved closer to the title thanks to MVP-level heroics from John Cabonilas against NU-Nazareth School.

UST won the Asiabasket-Anta KAI 3x3 championship. The field for the NBTC Nationals is now set, with UST leading the final five qualifiers.

Several player movements were reported: Mapua's EJSapasap has transferred to NU, while Wello Lingolingo has departed UE and is set for a one-and-done season at Benilde. Joan Monares of the UP Lady Maroons is managing a back injury in her final season.

A feature story explores the childhood friendship and shared experience playing in Taiwan that shaped the bond between Blackwater players Bennie Boatwright and Shawn Glover. Separately, LA Tenorio commented that the performance of local players, not import Nuni Omot, is key for his team's success.