Hodge, Jose suspended and fined by PBA

Updated Fri, May 16, 2025 at 7:43 PM Published Fri, May 16, 2025 at 12:22 AM

Meralco's Cliff Hodge has been suspended for one game and fined P100,000 by the PBA for a flagrant foul on Magnolia's Zavier Lucero.

The incident occurred during Magnolia's 117-92 win over Meralco when Hodge tackled Lucero by the neck while scrambling for a loose ball.

Magnolia assistant coach Mon Jose was also fined P20,000 and suspended for one game for headbutting Hodge during a subsequent incident.

PBA Commissioner Willie Marcial summoned Hodge and Jose and warned them against further emotional outbursts.

Deputy commissioner Eric Castro and technical head Bong Pascual were also banned for one playdate each for not issuing Hodge a Flagrant Foul 2.

Hodge will miss Meralco's game against Blackwater on Wednesday, May 21.

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