MPBL· Season 2026
Quezon Huskers crushed Paranaque Patriots 116-66 for their seventh straight MPBL win, led by Judel Fuentes' 16 points in a 50-point blowout.
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AI SummaryHow It Unfolded
The match was effectively over after the first quarter. Quezon opened with a ferocious 36-8 run, establishing a 28-point lead that Paranaque never threatened. Quarter by quarter, the Huskers piled on the pressure: 27-21 in the second for a 63-29 halftime cushion, 22-17 in the third, and 31-20 in the fourth. The Huskers led by as many as 60 points (116-56) before easing off in the closing minutes.
Fourteen different Quezon players got on the scoresheet, showcasing the depth that has made them the team to beat in the South Division. Judel Fuentes led all scorers for the Huskers with 16 points, drilling four three-pointers to go with five assists and four rebounds — a performance that earned him SportsPlus Best Player honours.
Rodel Gravera added 14 points and four rebounds, Joseph Penaredondo chipped in 13 points, Chris Lalata posted 12 points and eight rebounds, and Cholo Anonuevo contributed 11 points and seven rebounds. Clint Escamis — the NCAA Season 99 Most Valuable Player from Mapua Cardinals — made his Quezon debut and finished with eight points, four assists and four rebounds.
For Paranaque (2-23), Ryusei Koga was the bright spot with a game-high 21 points, five assists, two rebounds and two steals. James Mangahas added 10 points and seven rebounds, but the Patriots had no answer for Quezon's relentless attack on either end.
The Turning Point
The first quarter decided everything. Quezon opened the game on a 36-8 blitz, capitalising on 11 Paranaque turnovers in the opening period alone. The Huskers shot 14-of-22 from the field (63.6%) in the first quarter while holding the Patriots to 3-of-18 (16.7%). Paranaque never cut the deficit below 30 points for the remainder of the contest.
Key Performers
- Judel Fuentes (Quezon) — 16 points, 5 assists, 4 rebounds, 4/7 from three. The Best Player of the Game operated with efficiency and controlled the tempo from the guard spot.
- Chris Lalata (Quezon) — 12 points, 8 rebounds. Dominated the paint on both ends, providing a physical interior presence that Paranaque could not match.
- Cholo Anonuevo (Quezon) — 11 points, 7 rebounds off the bench. Typical of Quezon's depth: their bench outscored Paranaque's reserves 58-24.
- Ryusei Koga (Paranaque) — 21 points, 5 assists, 2 steals. The lone offensive threat for the Patriots who kept fighting despite the lopsided scoreline.
Player of the Match: Judel Fuentes (Quezon Huskers)
By the Numbers
Quezon's shooting efficiency told the story. The Huskers shot 48-of-86 from the field (55.8%) compared to Paranaque's 25-of-72 (34.7%). That discrepancy — 55.8% to 34.7% — is the single biggest chasm on the night, dwarfing the rebounding and turnover margins. The 36-8 first-quarter blitz alone gave Quezon a 2.55 points-per-possession rate in the opening frame that no comeback could overcome.
What It Means
Quezon improved to 14-3 in the MPBL 2026 elimination round, keeping pace with Batangas City Tanduay Athletics (16-3) at the top of the South Division. The seven-game winning streak is the longest active run in the division and confirms Quezon's status as the South Division favourite they have been for the past two seasons. Paranaque fell to 2-23, anchored to the bottom of the South Division standings with the worst record in the league.
Quezon's next fixture is against Mindoro Tamaraws. Paranaque face a must-win scenario — if mathematically still alive — against another South Division opponent.
Verdict
A 50-point demolition that told us nothing new about either side: Quezon are a legitimate title contender with elite depth, and Paranaque are in a rebuild that has produced just two wins all season. The gap between the top and bottom of the MPBL South Division was on full display.
Rivalry since 2025
Paranaque Patriots vs Quezon Huskers Head to Head Results· 1
Paranaque Patriots and Quezon Huskers have met 1 times — Paranaque Patriots won 0, Quezon Huskers won 1, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. Quezon Huskers leads the head-to-head with 1 victory from 1 meeting. A combined 164 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 164.00 per match (68 for the home side, 96 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 1 match (100%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 1 game (100%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 96–68 in 2025.
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
API data: 15 Aug 2026