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Skyrisers, Lady Knights take dominant wins to open WMPBL campaign
Galeries Tower and San Juan secured dominant victories in their opening games of the Women's Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (WMPBL) season last Wednesday.
The Galeries Skyrisers overwhelmed the Centro Escolar University Lady Scorpions with a 102-46 scoreline, a 56-point margin, with Cindy Resultay and Rachel Lacayanga combining for 22 points in the first half.
Galeries extended their lead to as much as 59 points in the final minute of the game.
Key players for Galeries included Cindy Resultay with 16 points and Ambie Almazan who recorded a double-double with 10 points and 19 rebounds.
The San Juan Lady Knights also achieved a decisive win, defeating the Solar Home Suns 75-39, with Annick Edimo Tiky leading the team with a double-double of 12 points and 10 rebounds.
Both Galeries and San Juan now share an early lead in Group B with a 1-0 record, alongside Imus, New Zealand-Bluefire, and University of Sto. Tomas.
Galeries coach Ai Lebornio expressed gratitude and excitement for the team's performance in the inaugural WMPBL season.
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