MANILA – Mark Ray Dubouzet converted timely baskets in the endgame as Bacolod Tubo Slashers escaped with a 70-69 victory over Marikina Shoemasters in the 2025 MPBL Season on Monday night at the Paco Arena in Manila.
With the score tied at 66-all, the 5-foot-9 Dubouzet broke the deadlock with a three-pointer before he split his free throws to give the Tubo Slashers a 70-66 advantage with 18 seconds left.
The Shoemasters made their last push as they trimmed the deficit to 69-70 on a triple by Joshua Roque. Bacolod failed to widen the lead after Jaycee Adjel missed his two free throws, but Marikina’s Michael Macion missed on a potential game-winner.
Dubouzet finished with 21 points, seven rebounds, three assist and two steals to earn the Player of the Game honors as the Tubo Slashers notched their first win in three matches. They also ended a 24-game losing skid dating back from last season.
“Sobrang saya po kasi first win ng team namin,” the Sagay City, Negros Occidental-native said in a post-game interview. “Siguro pagtutuunan namin ‘yung free throws namin kasi angdami naming miss at sa crucial pa.”
Adjei added 19 points, eight rebounds, two assists, and a steal, while former University of Santo Tomas Growling Tigers forward Aldave Canoy added nine points and 10 rebounds for Bacolod.
Macion wound up with 21 points and nine rebounds, Nemesis Dela Cruz added 20 points and seven rebounds for the Shoemasters, which remained winless in eight matches.
Meanwhile, Cebu Classic bounced back with a convincing 69-54 win over Quezon City TODA Aksyon. Jan Jamon finished with 18 points for the Player of the Game honors for Cebu./PN
BOX SCORE:
BACOLOD 70 – Dubouzet 21, Adjei 19, Canoy 9, Intia 9, Canal 4, Mallari 3, Movido 3, Pastias 2, White 0, Sobrevega 0, Soriano 0.
MARIKINA 69 – Macion 21, Dela Cruz 20, Dimayuga 7, Go 7, Faylona 6, Roque 3, Penano 2, Tiburcio 2, Escoto 1, Velasco 0, Sarsonas 0, Nobleza 0, Landayan 0, Casajeros 0, Basco 0.
Quarterscores: 21-9, 27-31, 50-54, 70-69.
