Converge's Juan Gomez de Liaño in action. PBA Images
MANILA — Alec Stockton and Juan Gomez de Liaño led eight Converge players in double-digit scoring as FiberXers ran past Terrafirma, 125-108, in the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup on Wednesday at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium.
De Liaño had 17 points, 12 assists, and 10 rebounds for his second triple-double of conference, earning Best Player of the Game honors, as Stockton top-scored with 22 points, making three triples to go with five assists.
MJ Garcia had 15 markers, while Justin Arana and Justine Baltazar delivered double-double figures, anchoring the rebounding department while contributing for the offense.
Arana had 13 points and 12 rebounds, Baltazar registered a 12-11 statline, and Schonny Winston chipped in 14 points on 50-percent clip to go along with five assists.
Just yesterday, Converge expanded its roster, signing new players in John Lloyd Clemente, Larry Muyang, and Archie Concepcion.
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They immediately made their presence felt, as Clemente and Muyang delivered 10 markers each.
Converge coach and Pampanga Vice Governor Delta Pineda said he reminded each and everyone to step up—and those words materialized on the hardcourt.
"Ni-remind ko po sila kanina, everyone na coming from the bench need to step up. Every time na mag-pull out ako from the bench, they need to step up," said Pineda.
This was a bounce-back win for the FiberXers after losing against TNT, 103-110, in Ilocos Sur.
On the other hand, the Dyip have absorbed their second loss in three games, although they were coming from an upset win against NLEX, 97-91.
Jerrick Ahanmisi had 16 points, while Louie Sangalang had 15 markers to pace Terrafirma.
The Scores:
CONVERGE 125 – Stockton 22, Gomez de Liano 17, Garcia 15, Winston 14, Arana 13, Baltazar 12, Clemente 10, Muyang 10, Javillonar 6, Concepcion3, Racal 3, Delos Santos 0, Suerte 0, Santos 0
TERRAFIRMA 108 – Ahanmisi 16, Sangalang 15, Bravo 13, Hanapi 10, Nonoy 10, Hernandez 10, Mariano 8, Paraiso7, Rivero 6, Zaldivar 4, Catapusan 4, Olivario 0, Garcia 0
QUARTERS: 29-30, 59-51, 96-76, 125-108
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