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MPBL: Marlou Aquino, son Matthew share court in Bacoor win, historic game

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Bacoor City Strikers defeated Rizal Golden Coolers 87-84 in the 2019 MPBL Lakan Cup on Tuesday, a game that saw a father and his son play as teammates for the first time in the league.Matthew Aquino finished with 11 points, 9 rebounds and 2 blocks, and made history with his dad, Marlou, when they shared the court late in the fourth quarter at Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig.“Ever since nu’ng first game, hinihintay ko na lang na bunutin si dad para magkasabay kami, ang praise God, naibigay na ’yung opportunity,” Matthew said in an article posted on <a href="https://www.foxsports.ph/basketball/mpbl/1029943/marlou-and-matthew-aquino-make-historic-father-and-son-tandem-in-mpbl-as-bacoor-survives-late-rizal-rally/">FoxSports.ph</a>.Marlou subbed in for Gab Banal 3:13 remaining in the game to accomplish the feat, although the 6-foot-9 center did not score.Banal scored 16 points.In other games, Alvin Pasaol powered Bataan Risers past Imus Bandera 66-61, while Biñan City topped Marikina Shoemasters 82-72.Pasaol finished with 20 points to lead Risers, while Jonathan Rivera tallied a double-double (20 points and 11 rebounds) for Biñan.For more sports coverage, visit the <a href="https://sports.abs-cbn.com/">ABS-CBN Sports website</a>.

Bacoor City Strikers beat Rizal Golden Coolers 87-84 in the 2019 Lakan Cup Tuesday, a game that saw a father and his son play as teammates for the first time in the league.

Bacoor City Strikers beat Rizal Golden Coolers 87-84 in the 2019 Lakan Cup Tuesday, a game that saw a father and his son play as teammates for the first time in the league.