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WMPBL: Tantoy Ferrer’s near triple-double powers Quezon City past Caloocan

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<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1781699993832WMPBL 2ND REG SEASON_10ACT QC vs CALOOCAN - Tantoy Ferrer-9102.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/>Quezon City’s Tantoy Ferrer in action. WMPBL photo</div>MANILA — Quezon City clobbered skidding Caloocan behind an all-around outing for Tantoy Ferrer, 86-66, to strengthen its bid for a twice-to-beat quarterfinals bonus in the 2026 Women’s Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League on Wednesday at Hoops Haven in Pasay.Ferrer just missed a triple-double, unleashing a well-rounded performance of 24 points, 15 rebounds, and nine assists to go with six steals in the blowout victory.The Quezon City-based squad ended its two-game skid to improve its record to 3-6 at solo fourth place but is just half a game ahead of Pasig (2-6), which is playing Batangas-New Zealand as of publishing time.“Kailangan pa namin i-improve ‘yung defense namin kasi this game, yes we won but need pa yan i-improve para makaabot kami sa final four,” said RK Hoops-Quezon City 10ACT head coach Jon Cobarrubias, still wanting more from the team especially on their next game against Biñan-Tatak Gel on Sunday.Ferrer, Caryl Molina, and Natasha Alcantara powered the victors to a strong first half, erecting a 20-point lead at the halftime break, 49-29.Quezon City then made sure to not allow the Lady Kankaloo to make any run in the second half to secure an elimination round head-to-head sweep after also winning in their first round matchup, 68-60.Molina added 19 points on an efficient 9-of-13 shooting clip with nine rebounds, four assists, two blocks, and a steal while being a game-best plus-36 in her 24 minutes and 27 seconds on the floor.Hazel Panti chimed in 12 points, six rebounds, and six steals while Alcantara got 10 points of her own.On the other hand, Tin Capilit paced Caloocan with 21 points and two assists off the bench.Sofia Felisarta, who also came off the bench, delivered 12 points and nine rebounds as the Lady Kankaloo fell to their fourth straight loss, now at 1-8 and are now assured of the burden of needing to win twice in the quarters to advance.Caloocan will cap the elimination round on Sunday against Batangas-New Zealand Bluefire.<div> </div><div>The Scores:</div>RK HOOPS-QUEZON CITY 10ACT 86 — Ferrer 24, Molina 19, H. Panti 12, Alcantara 10, Antonio 6, Dampios 6, F. Panti 2, Dela Cruz 2, Quiapo 2, Docallos 2, Aragon 1, Young 0, Larosa 0, Buendia 0, Isip 0.CALOOCAN 66 — Capilit 21, Felisarta 12, Pedregosa 8, Camagong 7, Ngo 4, Candido 3, Gonzalo 3, Alpanghi 2, Sison 2, Marcos 2, Batnag 0, Madrid 0, Vega 0.Quarterscores: 23-15, 49-29, 70-47, 86-66.

Quezon City clobbered skidding Caloocan behind an all-around outing for Tantoy Ferrer, 86-66, to strengthen its bid for a twice-to-beat quarterfinals bonus in the 2026 Women’s Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League on Wednesday at Hoops Haven in Pasay.

Quezon City clobbered skidding Caloocan behind an all-around outing for Tantoy Ferrer, 86-66, to strengthen its bid for a twice-to-beat quarterfinals bonus in the 2026 Women’s Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League on Wednesday at Hoops Haven in Pasay.