For the 12th straight game, it was like harvest time for the Rice Vanguards of Nueva Ecija and on Saturday night, they had an easier time picking up a win against lowly Marikina, 88-52, in the MPBL 2025 Season at the Quezon Convention Center.<\/p>\n
The Rice Vanguards made a more conscious effort of shutting down their opponents as they held the Shoemasters to a paltry 29.3% shooting from the field.<\/p>\n
Offensively, Nueva Ecija showed its bench depth as the second unit completely outplayed their counterparts, 53-12.<\/p>\n
The Rice Vanguards were also more aggressive scoring inside, producing 48 points compared to only 22 for the Shoemasters.<\/p>\n
Rob Celiz and Will McAloney combined for 21 points as the frontcourt tandem of the Rice Vanguards found the defense of the Shoemasters too easy to crack.<\/p>\n
Reigning Southern Division champion Quezon blasted Ilagan Isabela, 96-78, while Muntinlupa outlasted Quezon City, 75-68, to complete the winners in this three-game bill played before a packed crowd here.<\/p>\n
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