Stanley Pringle has been productive for Terrafirma but that has done little to salvage the Dyip’s PBA Season 49 Philippine Cup campaign.
Desperate to snap a nine-game losing skid, Terrafirma Dyip will try to turn heartbreak into breakthrough when they face the equally-struggling Blackwater Bossing in the PBA Season 49 Philippine Cup on Sunday, June 7.
The match starts at 5:30 p.m. at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium.
The Dyip, now at 1-9, showed grit in their latest outing against Rain or Shine. After falling behind by 18 entering the final period, Terrafirma clawed back to within three before fading late in an 85-94 loss.
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Despite the defeat, the comeback bid was a rare bright spot for a team that’s been starved for wins.
Louie Sangalang anchored that late-game surge with a career outing—22 points, four boards, three assists, and three blocks—while Stanley Pringle added 18 points, 11 rebounds, and six assists in a strong two-way performance.
Now facing Blackwater (1-8), which has also dropped its last six games, Terrafirma sees a prime opportunity to finally get back in the win column. Both squads are already out of playoff contention, but the Dyip hope to finish the conference on a strong note—and perhaps get the last word in this battle of the bottom two.
(With reports from Jan Ballesteros)
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[Editor's note: This article was written by a member of the One Sports Digital with the help of AI, and then checked by the staff to ensure accuracy.]