The result of Game 4 of the MPBL National Finals is the Nueva Ecija Rice Vanguards outscoring the Zamboanga Family's Brand Sardines, 69-56, at the latter's homecourt at the Vitaliano Agan Gym in Zamboanga City last December 12, 2022. Byron Villarias was selected as the best player of the game after he posted 14 points, 10 rebounds and 2 steals to help the Rice Vanguards win the championship trophy.
Nueva Ecija 69 - 56 Zamboanga City
The Nueva Ecija Rice Vanguards captured their first ever MPBL National Championship trophy after disposing the Zamboanga Family's Brand Sardines in Game 4 of their best of five series. The Rice Vanguards dominated the game with a balanced scoring led by Byron Villarias who unloaded 14 points to go along his 10 rebounds and two (2) steals.
Michael Juico added 11 points after 24:53 minutes of floor burn. He also added 4 rebounds and an assist to help carry the offensive load for Nueva Ecija. Michael Mabulac likewise made his presence felt as he dropped 10 points in addition to his eight (8) rebounds and four (4) assists.
Jaycee Marcelino bounced back from a quiet production in game 3 as he delivered 17 points, five (5) rebounds, two (2) assists and three (3) steals. His efforts, unfortunately, turned into naught since he was the only player of Zamboanga to score in double digits.
His teammates Cyrus Tabui, Jaymo Eguilos and Ralph Tansingco scored 7 points each in the losing effort at their homecourt.
Box Scores
Nueva Ecija 69: Villarias 14, Juico 11, Mabulac 10, Uyloan 9, Taganas 7, Balucanag 6, Collado 4, Bitoon 2, Gabo 2, Palma 2, McAloney 2, Derige 0, Arenas 0, Raymundo 0, Manalang 0.
Zamboanga City 56: Jaycee Marcelino 17, Tabi 7, Eguilos 7, Tansingco 7, Dumapig 6, Bautista 4, Jayvee Marcelino 3, Lopez 3, Palencia 1, Mahari 1, Santos 0, Jaime 0, Comia 0, Lacastesantos 0, Ignacio 0.
You may also want to check the box scores of the Game 3 of the MPBL National Finals
here.
