Biñan-Tatak Gel closed out the 2026 Women’s Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League regular season on a high note, fending off RK Hoops-Quezon City 10ACT, 75-71, on Sunday at the Alonte Sports Arena.
The Angels appeared headed for a comfortable victory after building a commanding 19-point advantage, 67-48. However, RK Hoops-Quezon City 10ACT mounted a spirited comeback behind Tantoy Ferrer, who spearheaded a 23-8 run that trimmed the deficit to just four points late in the game.
Biñan-Tatak Gel regained its composure when Monique Del Carmen drained a crucial three-pointer, extending the lead to 75-64 with 1:14 remaining and helping the Angels withstand the late rally to secure the win.
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“Ano talaga, prepared ‘yung RK Hoops, and knowing them, may mga baon talaga ‘yan sa game. In-expect din talaga namin na magiging mahirap ‘yung laban and buti nanalo kami,” said Angels head coach Jack Azcueta.
Luisa San Juan led Biñan-Tatak Gel with 17 points and five rebounds, while Del Carmen contributed 14 points and seven boards as the Angels finished the eliminations with a 7-3 record, good for third place in the tournament backed by Aktive.
Danica Pacia added 11 points and five rebounds, while Ara Abaca chipped in 10 points and six boards for Biñan-Tatak Gel.
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Despite ending the regular season with a 3-7 record, RK Hoops-Quezon City 10ACT still secured the fourth seed and a twice-to-beat advantage in the quarterfinals.
Ferrer delivered a monster double-double of 25 points and 20 rebounds, but her efforts were not enough to lift the Quezon City-based squad to victory.
Natasha Alcantara added 15 points in the losing cause.
The Scores:
Biñan-Tatak Gel 75 – San Juan 17, Del Carmen 14, Pacia 11, Abaca 10, Soriano 9, Paraiso 7, Gonato 2, Faraon 2, Cabinbin 2, Domingo 1, Nabalan 0, Jimenez 0, Quingco 0, Santos 0
RK Hoops-Quezon City 10ACT 71 – Ferrer 25, Alcantara 15, Dampios 8, Isip 7, H. Panti 4, Dela Cruz 4, Molina 3, Antonio 2, Buendia 2, Larosa 1, F. Panti 0, Young 0
Quarterscores: 24-19, 43-32, 61-44, 75-71
