Abra beats San Juan 76-65 to move within one win of MPBL North title
DJ Fenner scored 20 points as the defending champions took a 2-0 series lead. Quezon and Binan are level at 1-1 in the South finals.
Defending champions Abra Solid North moved 2-0 ahead in the MPBL North Division finals after defeating San Juan 76-65 at Gov. Andres Bernos Memorial Gymnasium in Bangued, Abra. One more victory would complete a sweep of the best-of-five series.
After edging the opener 59-58, the Weavers built a more comfortable advantage in Game 2. They were 35-27 ahead at half-time despite making four of 10 free throws, then stretched their lead to 56-37 early in the fourth quarter.
DJ Fenner led Abra’s scoring with 20 points and added six rebounds plus two assists. Reigning MVP Dave Ildefonso contributed 16 points alongside 11 rebounds, while also recording five assists and two steals.
Raven Gonzales received the Best Player award after scoring 13 points, including eight in the final quarter. He also collected nine rebounds and blocked two shots. Mike Calisaan paced San Juan with 20 points, adding seven rebounds and two steals, while AC Soberano scored 15 points. The venue for Game 3 has yet to be announced.
In the South Division finals, Quezon Province and Binan Tatak Gel head into Game 3 tied at 1-1. Quezon won the second game 74-54 in Lucena City after Binan had claimed the opener 83-74. Their next meeting is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. at Alonte Sports Arena in Binan, Laguna.
