Makatiayan secured a 91:80 victory over Bulacan Kuya 91 in the MPBL on 27 August 2026. The home side completed the win at their venue, improving their standing in the league table. Bulacan fell further behind in their push for a playoff position.
Makatiayan sit sixth after 18 games with 10 wins and 8 losses. Bulacan occupy twelfth place from 16 matches, carrying four victories against twelve defeats. The gap between them is widening, and here's the thing — it's not just about points anymore.
The home team brought mixed form into this fixture. They beat GenSan Warriors 88:82 on 21 August before losing to Iloilo Isabela Cowboys 73:80. A 91:80 win over Paranak Patriots on 1 August showed they could match high-scoring affairs.
Bulacan's recent record tells a different story entirely. Their only win in the last five came against Bacolod Maskara 100:64 on 28 July. Since then they've dropped three of four, including an 84:110 defeat to Abra Weavers.
The two-point margin reflects a game where Makatiayan controlled the tempo without pulling away decisively. Bulacan won one of their last five but lost the other four, and by then the table was already moving away from them.