Galeries Tower stuns Capital1, advances in PVL Play-Ins

The PBACommissioner'sCup saw significant roster changes and surprising results. Magnolia replaced import Nuni Omot with Clint Chapman. Meanwhile, Blackwater secured a breakthrough win by shocking Magnolia, powered by imports Barefield and Upshaw, whose strong bond was shaped by childhood ties and a stint in Taiwan. In another game, TNT earned its first win of the conference, led by a 40-point outburst from Bol Bol, defeating NLEX. Veteran LA Tenorio commented that Omot was not the problem for Magnolia and emphasized that local players need to step up.

In UAAP softball, Adamson secured a Finals berth by shutting out UST. UP cruised past Ateneo to set up a clash with UST for the last Finals spot. In the NBTC basketball tournament, Batangas shocked DLSZ to advance to the Division 1 finals, while UST led the final five teams completing the Nationals field.

Several player movements were announced in collegiate basketball. Mapua lost another player as EJ Sapasap transferred to NU. Wello Lingolingo departed UE and is set for a one-and-done run at Benilde. There is also speculation about the future of Titing Manalili, as age may limit his UAAP playing window.

In other sports news, SamBonney aims for another milestone, this time in football for Southridge. Cabs Cabonilas battled through cramps as an awaited championship beckons. Riri Perez dreams big and aims to mirror the career of Kent Pastrana.