PERLAS shine in WMPBL.
MANILA, Philippines — Allana Lim and Tantoy Ferrer were unstoppable, as Discovery handed Philippine Navy its first loss, 80-71, in the 2025 Women’s Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (WMPBL) Invitational on Wednesday at the Enderun Colleges Gym in Taguig.
Lim and Ferrer combined for an impressive display, leading Perlas to a 2-1 record in the league supported by Manny Pacquiao, Sen. Francis Tolentino, and the MPBL Party-list.
The 36-year-old former national team forward Lim was a force, putting up 20 points on 9-of-14 shooting while adding eight rebounds, three assists, and two steals.
Ferrer, the former UST standout, matched her with another 20-point performance on 8-of-11 shooting, along with nine rebounds and three assists.
Navy, trailing by 13 in the final period, tried to make a comeback led by Afril Bernardino, who nailed a 3-pointer to ignite a 7-0 run, pulling the Lady Sailors within six at 68-62 with 5:47 left.
But Ferrer had the answer, burying a clutch triple to push Perlas’ lead back to nine, 71-62. Lim then sealed the win for Discovery with three straight baskets, securing their second consecutive victory.
Raiza Palmera-Dy, Angel Anies, and Camille Sambile each added nine points for Perlas.
Despite four players reaching double figures, Navy dropped to 2-1. Gemma Miranda led the charge with 19 points, nine rebounds, and four assists.
Bernardino also made an impact, finishing with 16 points, 11 rebounds, eight assists, three steals, and three blocks. Janelle Mendoza contributed 13 points and eight boards, while Andrea Tongco added 12 points.
In other action, Pilipinas Aguilas and New Zealand-Bluefire picked up dominant wins in the tournament.