JAYPEE Belencion had 16 points, while Aljon Mariano had 15 points and 10 rebounds as Tanduay Light beat MP Hotel, 78-57, on Thursday for its second straight win in the PBA D-League Foundation Cup at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City.
The Rhum Masters improved their win-loss record to 3-4 but remained in the bottom half of the standings and need to win their two remaining games to have a chance at the quarterfinals.
The third to sixth placers advance to the next phase.
MP Hotel shares the cellar with AMA with 1-5 records.
The scores:
Tanduay Light (78) — Belencion 16, Mariano 15, Sumang 10, Tagarda 9, Rosales 8, Santos 7, Escueta 6, Eriobu 3, Rono 2, Dela Paz 2, Jumao-as 0, Ilagan 0.
MP Hotel (57) — Custodio 15, Cruz 12, Apreku 8, Dela Pena 6, Acidre 6, Masaglang 4, Quinto 3, Mirza 2, Nambatac 1, Colina 0, Mendoza 0.
Quarterscores: 14-7; 38-30; 53-44; 78-57.
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