Michael Cañete played one of his best games in the MPBL, posting double-double numbers of 25 points and 12 rebounds to tow Rizal to a 91-80 triumph over Cebu in the league’s 2025 Season at the Paco Arena in Manila Tuesday night.
Cañete joined forces with veteran guard Alwyn Alday in handing the Golden Coolers their seventh win in 10 games while dealing Cebu its seventh loss in 10 matches.
The Golden Coolers outsprinted their opponents, scoring 27 points on fastbreak points, which were 17 more than their opponents. Rizal also had 10 more points from the shaded lane.
Imus dumped Valenzuela, 78-60, while Bacolod waylaid Parañaque, 82-65.
Jaycee Sam Adjei, who played for STI Negros, had a breakout performance and posted his own double-double performance for Bacolod. He finished the game with 21 points and 12 boards while also getting a lot of help from Mark Ray Duboutzet, who added 14 markers.
Kint Ariar also posted a double-double game in Imus’ 18-point beat down of Valenzuela.
