A HUNGRY Terrafirma Dyip squad is determined to keep its momentum going as it heads into its third outing in the PBA Season 50 Commissioner’s Cup.
The Dyip improved to a franchise-best 2-0 start after outlasting the Converge FiberXers, 111-100, in overtime on Saturday at the Ynares Center Montalban.
For coach Ronald Tubid, maintaining that hunger will be key as they prepare for their next challenge against the Blackwater Bossing on Wednesday at the Ynares Center Antipolo.
“Hindi naman sa walang opensa ang team na ito. We’re just hungry. We’ll just do our jobs,” said Tubid ahead of their 5:15 p.m. matchup.
This marks the first time in franchise history that Terrafirma has opened a conference with back-to-back wins, following an earlier 112–82 rout of Titan Ultra.
Import Mubashar Ali delivered a dominant performance with 50 points and 25 rebounds, leading the Dyip’s charge. Kylor Kelley provided strong support with 17 points, 22 rebounds, and six assists, while Juan Gomez de Liaño added 17 points, six rebounds, and six assists.
Ali credited the team’s chemistry for their strong start.
“Just staying together. Whether we’re down, whether we’re up, it doesn’t matter. Always the next man up,” he said.
