Magnolia romps past Blackwater; Soyud, Muyang post double-doubles in Phoenix win against Meralco

The Magnolia Hotshots Pambansang Manok and the Phoenix Super LPG Fuel Masters posted wins on Sunday in the PBA On Tour at the Ynares Center in Pasig.

Magnolia opened its campaign in the preseason tournament with a 34-point win against Blackwater Bossing, 117-83.

The Hotshots relied on a strong first half as it limited Blackwater to just 30 points against their 68-point output in the first 24 minutes of action.

Abu Tratter had 14 points in his Magnolia debut, on top of seven points and three assists, while Mark Barroca and Jerrick Ahanmisi also chipped in 14 points apiece. James Laput posted 12 points and 12 rebounds, while Aris Dionisio also added 12 points in the Magnolia win.

James Sena listed 11 points while Rashawn Mccarthy and RK Ilagan had 10 points each in Blackwater's second loss.

Meanwhile, Larry Muyang and Raul Soyud both registered double-doubles in Phoenix' second win.

Muyang had 13 points and 12 boards, while Soyud tallied 25 points and 13 rebounds for Phoenix. RR Garcia had 15 points in the victory.

This spoiled Anjo Caram's 24-point explosion for the Bolts. Bong Quinto tallied 10 points and 11 assists, while Norbert Torres made 11 points and nine rebounds. Cliff Hodge added 12 points in Meralco's first loss in the tournament.

The PBA On Tour will return on Wednesday as Blackwater takes on Terrafirma Dyip at 5 pm and Magnolia returns on the court, this time against the Converge Fiberxers at 7:30 pm.

—Justin Kenneth Carandang/JMB, GMA Integrated News