Biñan-Tatak Gel claims WMPBL bronze with rout of RK Hoops

Biñan-Tatak Gel turned a halftime deficit into a runaway victory, overpowering RK Hoops Quezon City 10ACT, 89-67, to capture the bronze medal in the 2026 Women’s Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (WMPBL) on Wednesday at Hoops Haven in Pasay.

The Angels entered the break trailing 36-31 after Luisa San Juan buried a buzzer-beating three-pointer, but they came out of halftime with renewed energy and completely seized control of the contest.

Unsung contributors Chicky Faraon, Angel Quingco, and Danica Pacia ignited a blistering third-quarter assault, combining for 24 points as Biñan exploded for 38 points while holding RK Hoops to just 14. The decisive run transformed a five-point deficit into a comfortable 69-50 lead heading into the fourth period.

Monique Del Carmen and San Juan also delivered timely baskets during the pivotal quarter as the Angels pulled away to secure third place in the Aktive-backed league.

"Ginusto talaga ng mga players kasi after nung heartbreak loss namin from the semifinals nung Game 2, ito na lang yung magiging consolation namin eh kaya ginusto talaga nilang kunin yung panalo na ito," said head coach Jack Azcueta.

"Sabi ko lang nung halftime, kapag nagpatuloy na ganito baka even 'yung third place hindi namin makuha eh. Naging natural na lang 'yung pagbalik namin nung second half," he added.

Quingco, who came into the game averaging just 3.4 points per outing, delivered her best performance of the season with a game-high 16 points on 7-of-9 shooting while grabbing six rebounds.

Del Carmen matched her with 16 points and recorded a double-double with 10 rebounds to go along with four steals. Faraon and San Juan each finished with 13 points.

Second overall draft pick Eka Soriano also impressed with 10 points, eight assists, and six rebounds, while Pacia chipped in 10 markers.

RK Hoops Quezon City 10ACT was led by Tantoy Ferrer, who produced 24 points, 18 rebounds, four steals, three assists, and a block despite shooting 7-of-30 from the field.

Bianca Alcantara was the lone other RK Hoops player to score in double figures, finishing with 15 points.