The Davao Occidental Tigers bared their fangs in the fourth quarter and subdued the Bulacan Kuyas, 74-62, on Tuesday in the MPBL 2025 Season at the Alonte Sports Arena in Binan, Laguna.
Leading 48-46, Davao relied on Reymart Escobido, Jeff Comia and Keith Agovida to turn the tide against the Kuyas.
The trio outscored the Kuyas in that span to propel the Tigers to their fourth win in 11 starts in the round-robin elimination phase of the 30-team tournament.
The 5-foot-11 Comia, formerly of New Era University, wound up with 19 points, seven rebounds and two assists to clinch best player honors over Escobido, a former San Sebastian Stag, whof finished with 13 points, three rebounds and two assists.
Agovida finished with 12 points, 11 rebounds and three assists while Joseph Terso added 10 points, five rebounds and four assists.
Davao controlled the boards, 48-35, and exploited this to pour 42 points in the paint against Bulacan's 14.
Bulacan slid to 1-14 despite Joseph Marquez's 26-point effort stemming from seven triples.
The MPBL resumes on Thursday with another triple-bill pitting Sarangani against Cebu at 4 p.m., Basilan against Mindoro at 6 p.m., and Pasay against Bataan at 8 p.m.
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