In a dominant 122–89 victory, Pandesal handled business against the struggling NY Knicks, improving to 13–7 on the season and locking down the 4th seed in the USA IV.61 Big 8 division.
Game Recap:
Pandesal came out firing and never looked back. Led by rising star Christopher Balsiger (22 pts, 6 ast, 4 reb), the squad put on a clinic in offensive efficiency and team defense. Four other players scored in double figures, including M. Draper (19 pts) and A. Buján (13 pts, 13 reb), while P. Woods (15 pts, 9 ast) controlled the pace from the point.
The team racked up 40 assists, 10 steals, and 9 blocks in a well-rounded performance.
Playoff Picture Heating Up:
With the win, Pandesal remains 4th in the Big 8 at 13–7, trailing NSB and Peoples Champions (both 17–3), and the undefeated powerhouse East Tennessee Buccaneers (20–0). Despite a slightly negative point differential (-26), Pandesal has proven it can hang with the top teams heading into the final stretch.
Looking Ahead:
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