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Meralco’s Romero hauls down record 28 rebounds in EASL win over Macau
Ismael Romero shattered the East Asia Super League (EASL) single-game group stage rebound record with 28 boards, leading Meralco to a dominant 92-74 victory over Macau.
Romero's exceptional performance also included 25 points, securing a monster double-double that surpassed the previous record held by John Mooney.
Coach Nenad Vucinic praised Romero's board dominance and strong defensive play, highlighting his crucial role in controlling the area under the basket.
The previous EASL record was set by John Mooney in 2023 with 22 rebounds, and Akil Mitchell, a former Meralco import, had previously tied that number.
Romero's record-breaking performance contributed to Meralco's second consecutive win, improving their record to 2-2 in Group B.
Coach Vucinic jokingly attributed some of Romero's rebounding success to Macau's smaller size and Meralco's own struggles with three-point shooting, which led to more offensive rebounds.
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