Meralco's Asian Dream Ends: Ulaanbaatar Xac Broncos Triumph in Basketball Champions League Quarterfinals
Source: news.source.bworldonline
Meralco was eliminated from the Basketball Champions League Asia after losing 78-83 to the Ulaanbaatar Xac Broncos in the quarterfinals held at the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai. Despite an early lead, Meralco struggled in the middle quarters and a late comeback fell short. The Broncos will now face Utsunomiya Brex in the semifinals.
Key Points
Meralco lost to the Ulaanbaatar Xac Broncos with a score of 78-83 in the Basketball Champions League Asia quarterfinals.
Meralco led by 13 points early in the game but was outscored in the middle quarters.
A late comeback by Meralco failed, with missed three-pointers in the final moments.
Jordon Varnado led Meralco with 23 points and 14 rebounds, while Glynn Watson scored 22 points.
The Ulaanbaatar Xac Broncos advanced to the semifinals to face Utsunomiya Brex.
Meralco will now focus on the PBA All-Filipino playoffs.
