Huskers Surge to 113 Points, Rout Masskaras

The Quezon Huskers dominated the Bacolod Masskaras, 113-61, on Tuesday at the Ynares Center Montalban in Rizal, moving closer to the top of the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) 2026 Season standings.

Demonstrating their depth and scoring prowess, the Huskers led from start to finish, pulling away decisively by the third quarter with a 97-44 advantage. The reigning South Division champions extended their winning streak to four games in the round-robin elimination phase of the 28-team, two-division tournament.

Every one of Quezon’s 15 players found the scoreboard, leaving the Huskers trailing only the undefeated Caloocan Batang Kankaloo and Gensan Warriors, who both hold 6-0 records.

Joseph Penaredondo led the charge with 15 points on five three-pointers, earning Best Player of the Game honors over Cedric Manzano, who contributed 12 points, seven rebounds, and two assists. Michael Canete added 11 points, five assists, and four rebounds, while Joshua Yerro chipped in 11 points and two assists.

Bacolod dropped to 1-6, with Kurt Abram Lactaotao’s 22 points and six rebounds being the lone highlight for the Masskaras.

In the second matchup, the Marikina Shoemasters surged in the second half to overpower Negros, 96-75, improving their record to 3-4. Led by Louie Vigil, Marikina went on a decisive 13-3 run to break open the game after trailing 52-44 at the end of the third quarter. They later stretched the lead to 94-69 with 1:40 remaining.

Vigil finished with 23 points, five rebounds, and five assists. Ace Russell Tiamzon contributed 13 points, three rebounds, and three assists, while Deo Timajo scored 12 points with three rebounds and three assists. Jeff Javillonar added 12 points and six assists, Jonathan Medina had 10 points and seven assists, and Lander Canon hauled in 12 rebounds along with three points.

Negros suffered its fifth consecutive defeat despite standout performances from Jan Formento (18 points, five assists), Adven Diputado (17 points, six rebounds, three steals), and Carl Joshua Alattica (15 points, 10 rebounds, three assists).

The MPBL action continues Wednesday at the Caloocan Sports Complex with Abra vs. Imus at 4 p.m., Cebu vs. Sarangani at 6 p.m., and Caloocan vs. Iloilo at 8 p.m.