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WMPBL 2nd Reg Season Semis_ Batangas vs Binan_ PENARANDA Snow-06572

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<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1782656186735WMPBL 2nd Reg Season Semis_ Batangas vs Binan_ PENARANDA Snow-06572.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/>WMPBL photo</div>MANILA — Snow Peñaranda spearheaded the finishing blow as Batangas ran away with a 75-64 win over Biñan to move on the cusp of the 2026 Women’s Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League Finals, Sunday night at the Parañaque Coliseum.Peñaranda scored seven of the Valkyries&#x27; final 12 points to finish with 22 points, nine rebounds, and two blocks, helping the defending champions hold off the Angels and seize Game 1 of the best-of-three semifinals series.Down by one, 63-64, with exactly four minutes left, Peñaranda converted a layup to put Batangas-New Zealand Bluefire back in front and ignite a decisive 12-0 closing run that left Biñan-Tatak Gel scoreless the rest of the way.“It’s a tougher road for us getting a second championship, we know that” said Valkyries head coach Cholo Villanueva. “Especially now that teams have been more equipped this season.”“We really know na we need to put in more work for us to gain another championship. We know it’s gonna be a tougher road ahead and it showed tonight.”Reigning MVP Afril Bernardino backstopped Peñaranda with a near-triple-double performance of 20 points, 19 rebounds, and eight assists to go along with two steals and two blocks for Batangas-New Zealand Bluefire.Pringle Fabruada added 10 points and seven boards, while Andrea Tongco finished with 10 markers as well to go with four assists.The Valkyries will look to book a second straight finals appearance and keep their title defense on track when they face the Angels in Game 2 of the tournament backed by Aktive on July 11 at 4 p.m.On the other hand, Biñan-Tatak Gel went cold at the worst possible time, missing all five of their field-goal attempts and committing two turnovers over the final four minutes of the series opener.Monique Del Carmen paced the Angels with 18 points, six rebounds, and five assists.Ara Abaca had 12 points, nine rebounds, and five assists against seven turnovers, while Eka Soriano also ended up with 12 points along with five rebounds and four assists off the bench.Biñan-Tatak Gel sorely missed the production of Chack Cabinbin, who was held scoreless in nearly 19 minutes of action.<div> </div><div>The Scores</div>Batangas-New Zealand Bluefire 75 – Peñaranda 22, Bernardino 20, Fabruada 10, Tongco 10, Lozada 4, Dionisio 4, Castillo 2, Talas 2, Manzanares 1, Claro 0, Aquino 0, Torres 0, Bariquit 0Biñan-Tatak Gel 64 – Del Carmen 18, Abaca 12, Soriano 12, San Juan 9, Quingco 7, Faraon 2, Domingo 2, Pacia 2, Cabinbin 0, Paraiso 0Quarterscores: 26-22, 42-34, 55-50, 75-64

Snow Peñaranda spearheaded the finishing blow as Batangas ran away with a 75-64 win over Biñan to move on the cusp of the 2026 Women’s Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League Finals, Sunday night at the Parañaque Coliseum.

Snow Peñaranda spearheaded the finishing blow as Batangas ran away with a 75-64 win over Biñan to move on the cusp of the 2026 Women’s Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League Finals, Sunday night at the Parañaque Coliseum.

Peñaranda fuels late surge as Batangas edges Biñan to move within win of WMPBL Finals

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Peñaranda fuels late surge as Batangas edges Biñan to move within win of WMPBL Finals

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Published June 28, 2026 10:33 PM PHT

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Updated June 28, 2026 11:13 PM PHT

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