The Cebu Greats extended their winning streak to five games after a dominant 128-93 victory over the Manila Batang Quiapo on Monday, May 25, 2026, in the SportsPlus Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) 2026 Season at the Novadeci Convention Center in Novaliches, Quezon City.
Dominant Performance
Cebu displayed absolute control throughout the match, with six players finishing in double-digit scoring. After Manila took an early 2-0 lead, the Greats responded with a 10-0 run and never looked back.
Mark Meneses and Paul Desiderio ignited the surge with consecutive three-pointers, setting the tone for Cebu to improve to 7-2 in the tournament, which features 28 teams split into two divisions.
Key Players
The 6-foot-4 Meneses delivered 20 points, 11 rebounds, and two assists. Dhon Reverente also posted a double-double with 14 points, 17 rebounds, and four assists, earning SportsPlus Best Player of the Game honors.
Kent Ariar added 12 points, 11 rebounds, and four assists, while Ron Dennison contributed 14 points. Ice Hontiveros chipped in 10 points, five assists, and three rebounds, and Ralf Gesalem added 10 points in the balanced attack.
Standings and Upcoming Match
In the South Division, Cebu trails General Santos City (GenSan), which holds an 8-0 record, and undefeated Quezon Province (6-0). The Greats will face South Division leader GenSan in a highly anticipated matchup this Friday, May 29.
Manila, which slid to a 1-8 record, was led by John Ashley with 23 points, seven steals, seven rebounds, and six assists.
Upcoming Games
The MPBL action returns to the One Arena Cainta this Tuesday with a triple-header: Rizal vs. Marikina at 4 p.m., Batangas vs. Bacolod at 6 p.m., and Bataan vs. Meycauayan at 8 p.m.
