NBL in Marikina Sports Complex: The Marikina Shoemakers vs the Nueva Ecija Go Bespren

NBL in Marikina Sports Complex: The Marikina Shoemakers vs the Nueva Ecija Go Bespren

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NBL in Marikina Sports Complex: The Marikina Shoemakers vs the Nueva Ecija Go Bespren

The Marikina Shoemakers defeated the Nueva Ecija Go Bespren 65-56 in the main game of Saturday’s doubleheader offering of the 2018 National Basketball League Philippines Season from the Marikina Sports Complex.
Everybody in attendance was roaring for their Shoemakers all throughout the evening, and the contest did not disappoint.

It was pretty much a close affair until the dying moments with over a minute remaining and Marikina holding on to a 57-54 lead. In what turned out to be the most pivotal moment of the game, Shoemakers gunner Eloie Tan hoisted a booming triple from the outside as he was fouled by Go Bespren defender Romeo Poblete for a successful four-point play opportunity.

That was all the cushion Marikina needed as they made enough free throws down the stretch to hold on for the win in front of an ecstatic home crowd.

“Sabi sa akin ni Coach (Cris Bautista) nung bumagsak ako due to an elbow injury, bumawi na lang ako sa depensa. Ginawa ko naman yun lahat para manalo kami,” said Tan.

Tan was named as the Best Player of the Game for his heroics with 20 big points on 66% shooting from the field. Tan also hauled in four rebounds, dished out two assists, and recorded two steals on the defensive end.


Marikina improves to a 1-1 win-loss record with the victory.

SCORES
MARIKINA
Tan 20, Castillo 10, Limin 10, De Guzman 7, Birado 4, Dizon 3, Erazo 3, Eulalia 2, Macalangcom 2, Tarucan 2, Fortuno 1, Urganay 1, Santos 0, Arguellas 0

NUEVA ECIJA
Trinidad 14, Sambrano 11, Tadeo 7, Ferrer 6, Villamayor 6, Jejilos 4, Ingusan 4, Poblete 2, Montes 2, Calangs 0, Arenas 0, Cabigao 0, Garcia 0, Bernardo 0