Nueva Ecija Rice Vanguards, wagi laban sa Pasay Voyagers, 88-79
Nueva Ecija Rice Vanguards, wagi laban sa Pasay Voyagers, 88-79
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00:00 defending Mahalika, Philippines Basketball League National Champion Nueva Ecija Rice Vanguards
00:06 versus Pasay Voyagers 88-79 to finish their regular season in the 2023 MPBL.
00:15 In the upcoming playoffs, are the Rice Vanguards ready to defend their championship?
00:21 That's what Daryl Oclares of PTV Sports found out.
00:24 [music]
00:28 In front of their home crowd, Nueva Ecija Rice Vanguards finished their regular season
00:34 by winning their first game of the night, 88-79,
00:40 in the 2023 MPBL in Nueva Ecija Coliseum.
00:45 Although both teams made it to the playoffs,
00:47 it was still physical for the two teams to face each other
00:50 and possibly face each other again in the quarterfinals.
00:54 The game was close from the first to the third quarter before the Rice Vanguards lost
00:59 in the 26-16 fourth quarter to continue their long-distance and close win.
01:04 First, for the Rice Vanguards, Jonathan Uyloa scored 18 points
01:08 from an efficient 7 out of 10 shooting from the field, which was added by 5 rebounds.
01:14 It was great. We need to gain momentum to go to the playoffs.
01:19 Pasay and a lot of teams in the North are really strong, so it's a good win for us.
01:25 Nueva Ecija head coach, Gerson Cabiltes, also gave a D
01:30 that their supporters were a great help to their teammates to win their games.
01:35 We saw the crowd's support. It's very vital in the home and away format.
01:40 From last year, we were the number one seed, so it became our advantage in the home court.
01:48 During the Northern Finals, we lost the first game, second, and then came back here.
01:53 Nueva Ecija team owner, Vong Cuevas, and his son, Palayan City Mayor,
02:00 Vian Rey Nicole Cuevas, also joined the game last night.
02:01 They greeted the fans and the Palayanos.
02:04 Rice Vanguards, good luck to us. I know that we can do it.
02:09 You just have to keep pushing to our Palayanos. Please continue to support.
02:14 In the next few games, come and watch. If you want to join, just let us know here at LGU.
02:19 In other games last night, the kids of Kankalu fought for the Marlins' 138-59
02:27 while Batangas and Basuchil fought against Jensen Warriors' 75-58.
02:32 Karylo Clares for the Bayan.