Dylan “Light” Catipon led Aurora to an impressive 2-0 sweep over TNC Pro Team, propelling them to the top of the standings after Week 3 of MPL Philippines Season 16 on Sunday at the Green Sun Hotel in Makati City.
Aurora now sits atop the standings with a 4-1 record, while TNC (2-3) remains tied for fifth with Smart Omega.
The Season 14 runners-up opened the series with a surprise Franco pick that set the tone for a dominant sweep.
“Yung Franco ni Light, sabi niya, ‘Coach, dagdagan pa natin hero pool ko,’” joked Aurora head coach Aniel “Master the Basics” Jiandani.
“Pero sa tingin ko, naging pasok lang talaga yung Franco sa hero pool ng TNC kaya namin ginamit. Malinis din yung laro kasi nagawa nila kung ano yung pinapractice namin. Same din naman sa draft, yun din ginagawa namin sa scrim. Kaya maganda at malinis yung laro namin.”
With the Franco surprise pick in Game 1, Aurora dominated TNC with a shutout victory in just 12 minutes, finishing the opener with a 9-0 kill score.
Light showcased near-perfect kill participation and contributed eight assists, earning him game MVP honors.
In the series-clinching Game 2, Light delivered the decisive play—a conceal maneuver that set up a two-man combo in the 16th minute, securing a flawless 3-for-0 wipe and sealing the sweep.
Aurora will aim for their fifth win against AP.Bren on Friday, September 12.
