THE Magnolia Hotshots kept the reeling Terrafirma Dyip winless via an easy 124-103 decision in the 49th PBA Governors’ Cup on Sunday night, September 1, at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium.

Jerick Ahanmisi erupted for a career-high 24 points as the Hotshots bounced back from an 82-88 loss to the TNT Tropang Giga to even their record to 2-2 (win-loss) in Group A.

The Dyip, who also play in Group A, remain winless in four games.

Ahanmisi was extra hot from long distance as he sank four four-pointers and two three-pointers. Ahanmisi unloaded 10 of his total output in the second quarter where Magnolia broke the game wide open by surging to a 63-32 lead.

Glen Robinson III added 20 points and 13 rebounds while Zav Lucero, Sangalang, Paul Lee and Joseph Eriobu each scored at least 12 points in a balanced Magnolia attack.

Stanley Pringle topped Terrafirma with 23 points while Christian Standhardinger finished with 22 points and 12 rebounds.

THE SCORES:

MAGNOLIA (124) - Ahanmisi 24, Robinson III 20, Lucero 15, Sangalang 14, Lee 13, Eriobu 12, Balanza 7, Barroca 6, Laput 6, Dionisio 4, Abueva 3, Mendoza 0, Reavis 0, Dela Rosa 0, Alfaro 0.

TERRAFIRMA (103) - Pringle 23, Standhardinger 22, Hernandez 18, Sangalang 9, Ramos 9, Ferrer 7, Hanapi 7, Cahilig 6, Hester 2, Tiongson 0, Olivario 0, Carino 0.

QUARTERS: 34-13, 63-32, 86-64, 124-103.(CCM)

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