MPBL’s expansion squad Ilagan Isabela got back on the winning track after subduing Parañaque, 77-62, while Mindoro pulled off an escape act against heavily favored Zamboanga, 81-79, Saturday at the Olivarez College Gym in Parañaque.
Arth dela Cruz posted yet another double-double game, finishing with 15 points, 16 rebounds and seven assists for the Cowboys, who improved their win-loss record to 4-4 and dealt the Patriots their third straight loss in as many games.
But the Cowboys’ win was overshadowed by Mindoro’s thrilling victory over serious contender Zamboanga with former PBA player Wendell Comboy delivering the game-winning short stab as time expired, allowing the Rodney Santos-mentored Tamaraws to book their third win in eight games.
Zamboanga absorbed its second loss in seven matches.
Former national youth team player Jonas Tibayan completed a double-double game of 16 points and 10 rebounds for the Tamaraws.
