The Marikina Shoemasters turned in a dominant performance on Thursday night, cruising past the Manila Stars, 108-84, in the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) Regular Season 2026 at ONE Arena in Cainta.
Led by Jomel Landayan, Marikina controlled the contest and secured its seventh victory of the season, giving the Shoemasters another boost in their campaign.
Landayan delivered an impressive all-around showing, finishing with 22 points and three rebounds to earn Player of the Game honors. His offensive production helped Marikina maintain its advantage as the Shoemasters pulled away for the convincing 24-point victory.
Landayan Leads the Shoemasters
Landayan was the standout performer for Marikina, providing the scoring punch that helped the Shoemasters dictate the game.
The Marikina guard finished with 22 points, making him the team’s leading scorer on the night. He also grabbed three rebounds, contributing on the glass while continuing to make an impact offensively.
His performance earned him the Player of the Game recognition as Marikina completed a strong 108-84 victory over Manila.
With the Shoemasters looking to build momentum during the regular season, Landayan’s production is an encouraging sign for the team moving forward.
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Marikina Pulls Away From Manila
The Shoemasters eventually established a comfortable lead and never looked back.
Marikina’s offense produced 108 points, while its defense held Manila to just 84, creating a 24-point margin at the final buzzer.
The Shoemasters’ ability to generate consistent offense allowed them to stay in control of the matchup. Once Marikina created separation, Manila struggled to close the gap.
The final score reflected Marikina’s overall dominance: 108-84.
Manila’s Tough Night
For Manila, the loss was another difficult result in its campaign.
The Stars managed 84 points, but their production was not enough to match Marikina’s offensive output. Despite the defeat, Manila continued to compete throughout the contest and looked for ways to respond against the Shoemasters’ pressure.
The result leaves Manila with a 1-21 record, while Marikina improves to 7-15 following the victory.
Although the standings remain challenging for both teams, each game provides an opportunity to develop, compete, and build toward future campaigns.
Seventh Win for Marikina
The victory improved Marikina’s record to 7-15, marking the Shoemasters’ seventh win of the season.
For Marikina, the result is particularly valuable as the team continues to fight for better positioning in the highly competitive MPBL landscape.
A 108-point offensive performance gives the Shoemasters plenty of positives to take from the game. More importantly, the team demonstrated its ability to turn strong offensive execution into a decisive result.
The Shoemasters will now look to carry the momentum from this victory into their next games.
ONE Arena Hosts Another MPBL Battle
The matchup took place at ONE Arena in Cainta on August 13, 2026, as part of the MPBL Regular Season 2026.
The venue provided the stage for Marikina’s convincing victory and Landayan’s Player of the Game performance.
With the Shoemasters collecting another win, the focus now shifts toward their upcoming assignments and the opportunity to continue improving their record.
Landayan’s Performance Highlights Marikina’s Win
While the 108-84 final score tells the story of Marikina’s dominance, Landayan’s individual performance was one of the biggest highlights of the night.
His 22 points gave the Shoemasters a dependable scoring option, while his three rebounds added to his overall contribution.
Being named Player of the Game capped off a strong outing for Landayan and highlighted his role in Marikina’s seventh victory.
The Shoemasters will need continued contributions from players like Landayan if they want to build on this performance and make the most of the remaining games in the season.
Marikina Looks Ahead
With a 7-15 record, Marikina still has plenty of work ahead, but the victory over Manila provides valuable momentum.
The Shoemasters showed that they can put together an explosive offensive performance while keeping their opponent from matching their scoring pace.
The 108-84 win also gives Marikina something positive to build around as the regular season continues.
For Manila, the challenge will be finding ways to bounce back from the defeat and turn its performances into more favorable results.
As the MPBL season progresses, both teams will continue their respective battles, with Marikina hoping to add more victories to its record.
For now, the spotlight belongs to the Shoemasters and their standout performer.
Jomel Landayan scored 22 points and grabbed three rebounds as Marikina defeated Manila, 108-84, at ONE Arena in Cainta, securing the Shoemasters’ seventh win of the season.
