Quezon eliminates Cebu, sweeps MPBL south semis

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THE Quezon Huskers brought out the brooms and swept the Cebu Greats, scoring a dominant 83-56 win in Game 2 of their semifinal series in the south division of the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) 2026 Season on Tuesday night, Oct. 27, at the Alonte Sports Arena in Binan, Laguna.

Duplicating their victory in Game 1, 77-67, the Huskers swept the best-of-three series, 2-0, and ended the Greats’ what initially looked like a rosy season.

Judel Fuentes scored 20 points to lead Quezon, which held Cebu scoreless for four minutes in the final canto that broke the game wide open, 69-51. In that crucial run, Fuentes scored 11.

Christian Pagaran backed Fuentes with 16 points.

The mighty offensive struggle saw Cebu score just four in the final period.

No Great could register double figures with Elmer Echavez scoring nine points. Ichie Altamirano had seven markers while Simon Camacho added seven and 12 boards.

Mark Meneses, Cebu's main offensive weapon, managed just six points that went with five rebounds and four assists.(CCM)