Listless San Miguel Beermen battle EASL Group A leaders Hiroshima Dragonflies, as they seek to enter the win column this season.
The San Miguel Beermen are determined to end their winless run in the 2024-25 East Asia Super League (EASL) season when they face the Hiroshima Dragonflies on Wednesday, January 8, at the Hiroshima Sun Plaza.
San Miguel (0-3) has struggled to find its footing in the continental tournament, most recently falling to the Hong Kong Eastern, 71-62. Despite their slow start, the Beermen remain optimistic as they aim to turn their season around against one of the league’s top teams.
Leading the charge for San Miguel are import Torren Jones and eight-time PBA MVP June Mar Fajardo, who both scored 19 points in the loss against Hong Kong-based squad Eastern. Their inside presence will be crucial as they take on Hiroshima, currently boasting a 3-1 record.
The Dragonflies are coming off of a win on Christmas day against the Taoyuan Pauian Pilots, 84-73. San Miguel lost to the Pilots by 16, 101-85 — its biggest loss of the season — back in November 13.
Tip-off is set for 7:10 p.m.
(With reports from Luisa Morales)
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