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San Miguel Beermen eliminated the Meralco Bolts with a 108-97 victory during the quarterfinals of the PBA Philippine Cup on Friday at Ninoy Aquino Stadium.
Don Trollano contributed significantly by scoring 19 points, aiding the Beermen in avenging last season’s championship loss.
San Miguel’s June Mar Fajardo emerged as a key player, securing 23 points and 15 rebounds.
Juami Tiongson also scored 19 points for the Beermen.
Chris Banchero led Meralco’s scoring with 32 points.
The win advanced San Miguel to the semifinals of the Philippine Basketball Association tournament.
Sports analysts view the game as a redemption for San Miguel, highlighting their improved performance and strategic execution against Meralco.
