Skyrisers Complete WMPBL Invitational Semifinals Lineup

Manila: Second seed Galeries Tower demolished No. 3 Philippine Navy, 80-67, Wednesday night to complete the semifinal cast in the 2025 Women's Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League Invitational at the Enderun Gym. Cindy Resultay led the charge with 27 points, six rebounds, three assists, and four steals, helping the Skyrisers bounce back from their Game 1 loss to the Lady Sailors on April 6.

According to Philippines News Agency, Galeries Tower head coach Ai Lebornio expressed relief and pride in the team's comeback. "Of course, that was our most painful loss, the last game. We really didn't get anything. It was really heartbreaking for us because the kids' emotions were really down," Lebornio stated. She further explained the importance of rebuilding the team's morale, emphasizing the need to bring out their pride.

Resultay's performance was pivotal as she scored six points in a decisive 12-0 run, extending the Skyrisers' lead to 17 points with just 2:29 left to play. Maymay Canuto also made significant contributions with 14 points, four assists, and four steals. Ambie Almazan added a double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds, alongside three assists and two blocks, while Rachel Lacayanga pitched in with eight points, four rebounds, three assists, and three steals.

Galeries Tower will face Pool B top seed University of Santo Tomas at 4 p.m., while Pool A No. 1 Discovery Perlas is set to meet Pool B No. 2 Pilipinas Aguilas at 6 p.m. on Sunday at the New Era Gym. In the quarterfinals, Discovery Perlas overwhelmed Cavite-TOL, 93-58, and Pilipinas Aguilas defeated Far Eastern University, 78-49.