PIONEER Pro Tibay edged out Purefoods, 21-18, to secure the last quarterfinal berth in Leg 4 of the PBA 3x3 Conference 2 on Sunday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
Gian Abrigo topscored with nine points including the two free throws that clinched the win for Pioneer.
But as the No. 8 seed team, Pioneer faces the daunting task of facing the streaking Limitless Appmasters in the quarterfinals.
The Appmasters swept Pool A, 4-0, and have won their last 11 outings dating back to last week’s Leg 3 when they bagged their third leg crown.
Other pairings in the knockout stage will have Pool B topnotcher Platinum Karaoke (2-1) against Meralco, Pool C no. 1 team Barangay Ginebra opposite San Miguel, and TNT Tropang Giga versus guest team Master Sardines.
Robin Rono and Pioneer face a tough task in the quarterfinals.
The scores:
KO match
Pioneer Pro Tibay (21) – Abrigo 9, Rono 8, Rivera 2, De Chavez 2.
Purefoods TJ Titans (18) – Eriobu 9, Bonsubre 4, Javelona 4, Eguilos 1.
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