Shorthanded Hotshots Stun Road Warriors Without KJ Buffen
![Javi Gomez de Liaño led Magnolia with 16 points in the Hotshots’ victory over NLEX. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/PBA-Image32-400x200.jpg)
Magnolia beat NLEX, 95-81, in the PBA On Tour as LA Tenorio earned his first coaching win over Jimmy Alapag.
Basketball
MCU’s Secret Weapon for UCAL Season 9? Total Reinvention
Manila Central University enters UCAL Season 9 with revamped facilities, seven sports and a renewed focus on student-athlete development.
Gilas Pilipinas’ Title Defense Ends in Group Stage
![China produced a balanced offensive attack with seven players scoring in double figures against Gilas Pilipinas. [photo credit: asiangames_2026 Instagram]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design715-400x200.png)
Gilas Pilipinas suffered a 105-61 loss to China, ending its Asian Games title defense after a 44-point Group C defeat.
Fighting Maroons Stun Tigers With Furious Fourth-Quarter Surge
![Francis Nnoruka posted 18 points and 12 rebounds as UP completed its comeback against UST. [photo credit: Peter Baltazar]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design713-400x200.png)
UP erased a nine-point deficit to stun UST, 92-85, as Rey Remogat and Francis Nnoruka led the Fighting Maroons’ comeback.
Tovera Dazzles, La Salle Sweats Out Nail-Biter vs. Bulldogs
Joaquin Tovera scored 22 points in his UAAP debut as La Salle edged NU, 89-87, in a wild title-defense opener.
Meralco Overpowers Converge Despite Missing Three Key Starters
![Javee Mocon scored 20 points and sparked Meralco's decisive 19-8 closing run against Converge. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design710-400x200.png)
Meralco leaned on Javee Mocon and Chris Banchero to beat short-handed Converge, 96-89, in the PBA On Tour.
SMB Survives Without Fajardo, Perez in PBA On Tour
![Mo Tautuaa delivered a key three-pointer in the final minute, giving San Miguel Beer a four-point cushion and helping the Beermen close out Phoenix. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design701-400x200.png)
Marcio Lassiter and Mo Tautuaa stepped up as San Miguel Beer beat Phoenix, 94-89, despite missing six regulars in the PBA On Tour.
Ahanmisi, Bolick Lead Gilas Charge Past Kazakhstan
![Ahanmisi was scorching from deep, Bolick battled through injury, and Gilas' defense made life difficult for Kazakhstan. [photo credit: FIBA.com]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design699-400x200.png)
Jerrick Ahanmisi and Robert Bolick combined for 42 points as Gilas Pilipinas crushed Kazakhstan to even its Asian Games record at 1-1.
Gilas Pilipinas Falls to Bahrain Despite Oftana’s Efforts
![Calvin Oftana delivered a career-best international performance with 31 points in Gilas Pilipinas’ 89-85 loss to Bahrain. [FIBA photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design688-400x200.png)
Calvin Oftana erupted for 31 points, but Gilas Pilipinas fell 89-85 to Bahrain in its Asian Games Group C opener.
Ramos, Edu Thank Manila Fans After Wild B.League OT Thriller
![AJ Edu's Gunma won. Dwight Ramos' Levanga fell short. But both Gilas stars left Manila with gratitude for the fans. [photo credit: Peter Baltazar]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design687-400x200.png)
Dwight Ramos and AJ Edu thanked Filipino fans after Gunma beat Hokkaido in overtime to close the historic B.League Manila Games.