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FIBA: Team USA survives Montenegro for fourth straight win

FIBA: Team USA survives Montenegro for fourth straight win

Rom Anzures,

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Walker Kessler slams it home over Andrija Slavkovic on September 1, 2023, at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News.
Walker Kessler slams it home over Andrija Slavkovic on September 1, 2023, at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News.

MANILA — Team USA survived a valiant effort from the Black Mountains for their fourth straight win.

The Americans scored a hard-earned 85-73 victory against Montenegro on Friday at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City.

Leading the Steve Kerr-coached squad was Anthony Edwards with 17 markers and three boards, while Austin Reaves contributed 12 points.

For the first time in the tournament, Team USA entered the fourth quarter with only a single-digit lead. They were only up by two points, 64-62, after a Nikola Ivanovic triple with still 7:15 remaining in the final frame.

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But the Americans stepped up in the next plays and extended their lead to its biggest at 10, 79-69, after a make by Mikal Bridges with only 1:29 remaining in the game.

Montenegro had no answer from there, as Team USA kept their record spotless after four contests.

Nikola Vucevic starred for Montenegro with 18 points and 15 boards.

The Americans are up for another tall order as they will be facing Jonas Valanciunas and Lithuania on Sunday, 8:40 PM, still at the same Pasay venue, while Montenegro is scheduled to face Greece on the same day and venue at 4:40 PM.

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UST Growling Tigresses gun for third straight victory in WMPBL

UST Growling Tigresses gun for third straight victory in WMPBL

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University of Santo Tomas’ Brigette Santos in action in the 2025 WMPBL Invitationals. Photo handoutUniversity of Santo Tomas’ Brigette Santos in action in the 2025 WMPBL Invitationals. Photo handout

MANILA — University of Santo Tomas returns for another week of 2025 Women’s Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (WMPBL) Invitationals action on Wednesday.

The 2-0 Growling Tigresses are determined to secure their third straight win when they face Centro Escolar University (1-2), 6:00 p.m., at the Enderun Gym and look to pick up where they left off last January 29.

Kent Pastrana and standout rookie Karylle Sierba are once again expected to lead the charge for the former UAAP champions as they look to remain one of only two unbeaten teams in the league, alongside Galeries Tower.

UST is aiming to secure its third consecutive win after an 82-67 triumph over Discovery Perlas and a dominant 75-32 victory over PSP.

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Over at the other side, the Lady Scorpions head into the match-up coming off a gutsy 68-65 win over EZ Jersey. CEU will lean on the 1-2 punch of Claire Tapinit and Diana Defeles as they look to sustain their momentum and make it two straight victories.

Earlier in the day, New Zealand-Bluefire will open the triple-header against Far Eastern University at 4:00 p.m.

The Valkyries, led by Snow Peñaranda, look to make it three victories in a row to improve their standings to 4-1, while the Lady Tamaraws (1-2) will try to rebound after a tough 61-76 defeat against Philippine Navy.

In the nightcap, San Juan looks to bounce back against the Luisa San Juan-led Cavite-TOL at 8:00 p.m.

The Lady Knights (2-1), who suffered their first loss against Pilipinas Aguilas last February 5, look to vent their ire against a Patriots side that was coming off its first win after three tries.

Games in this league will air live on IBC 13 and stream via the league’s official Facebook page and YouTube channel.  

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