Tag: Star Hotshots

PBA GOVERNORS’ CUP: Star Hotshots eliminate NLEX Road Warriors to advance to semis

By Vivem Soriano Eagle News Service The Star Hotshots claimed victory over the NLEX Road Warriors on Tuesday,  securing for themselves a slot in the PBA Governors’ Cup semis. Import Kristofer Acox scored 21 points and grabbed 13 rebounds to lead the Hotshots to an 89-77 win at the Mall of Asia Arena. The Hotshots will now advance to the PBA Governors’ Cup semis and now await the winner of the Meralco Bolts-Blackwater Elite quarterfinals […]

PBA: Mahindra pulls off OT win over Star

By Diego de la Paz CUBAO, Philippines (Eagle News) – Import James White led the way for Mahindra hung tough to defeat Star in overtime, 108-103, in their debut in the 2016 PBA Governors’ Cup on Friday night at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. The 22-year old White, the youngest among imports who is fresh off a one-and-done appearance at Georgia Tech, flourished with 22 points and eight rebounds in his PBA debut. Aldrech Ramos added […]

PBA: Wilkerson tows San Miguel past Star, enters Commissioner’s Cup semis

  By Diego dela Paz QUEZON CITY, Philippines (Eagle News) – San Miguel Beermen survived a huge scare from Star Hotshots and eked out a 103-99 win to kept its quest for a grand slam alive in the 2016 PBA Commissioner’s Cup on Wednesday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. After getting beat by Ricardo Ratliffe in Game 1, Tyler Wilkerson put up a huge effort of 46 points with 17 rebounds in all 48 minutes […]

PBA: Star Hotshots upset San Miguel Beermen to avoid elimination

QUEZON CITY, Philippines (Eagle News) – The Star Hotshots live another day in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup as they beat the top San Miguel Beermen, 108-99  to force a do-or-die game this coming Wednesday. Swingman, Peter June Simon came out with the hot hand for the Hotshots in the 3rd quarter by scoring 13 of his 23 points to help his team climb up from an 11 point lead during halftime and end the 3rd period […]

PBA: Twin Marks provide spark for Star’s playoff-clinching win over Mahindra

QUEZON CITY, Philippines (Eagle News) – Two Marks personified the fighting spirit of the Star Hotshots to secure an 86-73 victory over the Mahindra Enforcers in the 2016 PBA Commissioner’s Cup eliminations on Wednesday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Playing with its backs against the wall, guards Mark Barroca and Mark Cruz delivered when it mattered for the Hotshots of Jason Webb to give the rookie head coach his first playoffs appearance. Cruz, the rookie […]