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Gems, Voyagers in KO tiff

The Philippine Star

October 19, 2026 | 12:00am

MANILA, Philippines — The Meycauayan Marilao Gems and the Pasay Voyagers will battle for the last semifinal slot in the North Division of the SportsPlus MPBL 2026 Season at 6 p.m. today at the Bulacan Capitol Gym in Malolos.

The fourth-seeded Gems have momentum after besting the fifth-seeded Voyagers, 57-53, on Thursday to level the quarterfinal series at 1-1 and force a Game 3 decider.

Pasay won the series opener, 66-64, in overtime on Oct. 9 in Bangued, Abra.

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