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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:958px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1743768031143PBA Images13.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Terrafirma&#x27;s Mark Louie Sangalang in action. <em>PBA Images</em></span></span></span></div><p>MANILA, Philippines – Terrafirma is the first team to enter the win column of the PBA Season 49 Philippine Cup.</p><p>This, as the Dyip routed Phoenix, 95-87, in the first game of the season-ending conference on Friday at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium.</p><p>They already have equalled their total last Commissioner&#x27;s Cup, having won only one -- which was actually over the eventual champion, TNT.</p><p>Mark Louie Sangalang shoulded most of the scoring load, firing a team-high 21 points including eight rebounds, but Terrence Romeo came to play, notching all his 17 points in the second half to keep the separation in their favor.</p><p>Stanley Pringle also collected 17 points, while Paolo Hernandez and CJ Catapusan contributed nine points each.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/basketball/2025/4/4/pba-tnt-embraces-new-moniker-tropang-5g-as-it-pursues-rare-grand-slam-1822"><strong>READ: PBA: TNT embraces new moniker &#x27;Tropang 5G&#x27; as it pursues rare grand slam</strong></a></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/basketball/2025/4/4/fans-in-for-a-treat-as-pba-slashes-ticket-prices-for-50th-anniversary-1827"><strong>READ: Fans in for a treat as PBA slashes ticket prices for 50th anniversary<br/></strong></a></div><p>The Dyip overcame the 30-point outburst of Kai Ballungay, who led all scorers in the match.</p><p>Terrafirma aims for a rare 2-0 start against Meralco on Sunday, while the Fuel Masters will have the chance to bounce back at the same game date versus Converge.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>The Scores:</strong></div><p><strong></strong><strong>TERRAFIRMA 95</strong> – Sangalang 21, Pringle 17, Romeo 17, Hernandez 9, Catapusan 9, Melecio 8, Paraiso 6, Nonoy 4, Ramos 4, Zaldivar 0, Hanapi 0</p><p><strong>PHOENIX 87</strong> – Ballungay 30, Soyud 11, Salado 9, Tio 9, Alejandro 6, Garcia 4, Camacho 4, Ricero 3, Jazul 3, Manganti 2, Verano 2, Tuffin 2, Daves 2</p><p><strong>QUARTERS: </strong>21-25, 49-43, 79-59, 95-87</p>

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PBA: Terrafirma routs Phoenix, first to enter PH Cup win column

Kennedy Caacbay,

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Published April 04, 2025 08:02 PM PHT

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Updated April 04, 2025 08:05 PM PHT

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