Araweavers defeated Ilagan Isabela Cowboys 94 to 67 in the MPBL on Wednesday. The hosts moved further clear at the top of the table with the comprehensive victory at home. It was their fifth win in a row after a single defeat last week against Cebu Greats.
Araweavers sit first in the standings with 15 wins from 16 games and just one loss. They dropped points in their previous outing, losing 70 to 74, but recovered quickly with three consecutive victories. The Cowboys travel to face them having played two more matches than the leaders.
Ilagan Isabela Cowboys occupy fourth place with 12 wins and six defeats from 18 fixtures. Their recent results have been uneven, including a heavy 80 to 52 loss to Cebu Greats and a narrow 80 to 73 win over Maykawayan. They have struggled against the league's stronger sides this season.
The 27-point margin showed the gap between the two teams on the night. Araweavers extended their winning streak and kept pressure on the top spot, while the Cowboys' fourth-place position remains unchanged. They still have six losses to account for and cannot afford another slip-up.
The result leaves Araweavers with a nine-point advantage over third place if the gap holds. Cowboys remain four wins behind the leaders with two games in hand. The table goes out of the window in these games, but the standings still tell the story of a team finding its rhythm and another searching for consistency.