MANILA, Philippines – Pasig Sta. Lucia, Manila Stars and Bacoor Strikers barged into the winner’s circle with blowout victories in Day 3 of the Chooks-to-Go-MPBL Invitational at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City.
The Realtors smothered Iloilo, 90-69, for an impressive debut win while the Stars and the Strikers got on the board after trouncing Rizal, 89-59, and Caloocan, 72-50, respectively.
Ryan Costelo racked up 15 markers, five rebounds and three steals in Pasig’s first win to crack the Pool A win column with Bacolod (2-0) and Iloilo (1-1).
Roldan Sara had 16 points for Manila, which climbed up to 1-1 in Pool D following a slim 80-77 defeat against Mindoro over the weekend.
Bacoor, meanwhile, leaned on Jerome Garcia’s 26 markers to avenge its 73-71 loss against Bacolod. The Strikers improved to 1-1 in Pool A.
Caloocan (0-1) and Rizal (1-1) slid in Pool A and D, respectively.