The Mandaue Ball Club (MBC) is now in a strong position to advance to the semifinals after defeating FUBA, 85-57, in the Power 60 Friendship Cup basketball tournament held at the Pardo Sports Complex in Poblacion Pardo, Cebu City on Sunday, May 17, 2026.
MBC seized the solo lead in the senior citizens tournament with a 3-0 record. After a tight first quarter, MBC turned up its offense in the second period, led by Alex Abano and Fermin Antigua, to start dominating the game. From there, MBC pulled away for a decisive victory.
MBC needs just one more win to secure a semifinal berth, while FUBA's hopes dimmed as they fell to 0-2. In other games, Pardo Basketball Club (PBC) defeated Hoopers, 86-64, and Lagtang Basketball Gold (LBG) topped Power Forty, 60-54.
Scoring Summaries
First Game
PBC (86): Lim 25, Ebrado 15, Zerna 12, Estrada 9, Mmana 8, Dela Peña 8, Abellanosa 5, Navarro 2, Pacquiao 2
Hoopers (64): Villarino 30, Mesario 9, Daguman 8, Lizaran 8, Torrefranca 5, H. Villarino 2, Cabanero 2
Second Game
MBC (85): Abano 21, Antigua 16, Casals 10, Diaz 8, Ibahay 8, Manago 6, Yosores 6, Ermac 4, Englis 4, Ceniza 2
FUBA (57): Pahamutang 18, Dejos 11, Lagahino 10, Dabatos 10, Lucena 2, Isoy 2, Padas 2, Tabar 2
Third Game
LBG (60): Taran 14, Delima 12, Cabanero 8, Lastimosa 7, Alferez 7, Econas 4, Echavez 4, Abatayo 2, Villocero 2
Power Forty (54): Abapo 13, Cabatas 10, Cantarona 9, Cabrera 5, Ybiernas 5, Fuentes 4, Dungog 2, Abasolo 2, Pestano 2, Mosqueda 2
