2018–19 Bulacan Kuyas season

The 2018–19 Bulacan Kuyas season was the second season of the franchise in the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL).[1]

2018–19 Bulacan Kuyas season
Head coachBritt Reroma
Results
Record14–11 (.560)
PlaceDivision: 5th (North)
Playoff finishDivision Quarterfinals
(lost vs. Manila, 0–2)
Bulacan Kuyas seasons
← 2018

Bulacan entered this season coming off a stunning upset loss against the Parañaque Patriots in the 2018 playoffs. After finishing as the second seed, the Kuyas only managed to place fifth with a 14–11 record, a lower win percentage compared to their previous campaign. They would then get swept by the Manila Stars in the Division Quarterfinals.

The Kuyas played most of their home games this season at Bulacan Capitol Gymnasium in Malolos. The team also played at Baliwag Star Arena in Baliwag for their first home game of the season.

Regular season

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Standings

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Pos Team Pld W L PCT GB Qualification
3 San Juan Knights 25 20 5 .800[a] 3 Playoffs
4 Manila Stars 25 20 5 .800[a] 3
5 Bulacan Kuyas 25 14 11 .560 9
6 Navotas Clutch 25 12 13 .480[b] 11
7 Quezon City Capitals 25 12 13 .480[b] 11
Source: Standings
Rules for classification: 1) Wins; 2a) If two teams are tied, head-to-head match-up; 2b) If three or more teams are tied, head-to-head point quotient; 3) overall point quotient; 4) coin toss.
Notes:
  1. ^ a b San Juan wins tiebreaker over Manila by head-to-head victory.
  2. ^ a b Navotas wins tiebreaker over Quezon City by head-to-head victory.

Schedule

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2018–19 Bulacan Kuyas season schedule
Game Date Opponent Score Location Record Recap
1 June 19 Rizal W 80–61 Baliwag Star Arena 1–0
2 June 30 San Juan L 76–94 Valenzuela Astrodome 1–1
3 July 12 Bacoor City W 77–76 Strike Gymnasium 2–1
4 July 25 Parañaque W 77–58 Bulacan Capitol Gymnasium 3–1
5 August 1 Davao Occidental W 88–85 (OT) Filoil Flying V Centre 4–1
6 August 7 Basilan W 59–57 Marist School 5–1
7 August 16 Manila L 62–84 San Andres Sports Complex 5–2
8 August 28 Batangas City W 63–54 Bulacan Capitol Gymnasium 6–2
9 September 18 General Santos L 43–56 José Rizal University 6–3
10 September 27 Imus W 117–113 (OT) Bulacan Capitol Gymnasium 7–3
11 October 9 Quezon City W 61–55 Trinity University of Asia 8–3
12 October 23 Bataan L 49–63 Bataan People's Center 8–4
13 October 30 Makati L 94–99 Batangas City Coliseum 8–5
14 November 12 Pampanga W 67–65 Angeles University Foundation 9–5
15 November 22 Pasay W 73–70 Bulacan Capitol Gymnasium 10–5
16 December 3 Mandaluyong L 91–102 Ynares Sports Arena 10–6
17 December 12 Laguna W 87–70 Caloocan Sports Complex 11–6
18 December 22 Zamboanga L 72–75 Bulacan Capitol Gymnasium 11–7
19 January 5 Navotas L 89–98 Bulacan Capitol Gymnasium 11–8
20 January 15 Pasig W 102–96 Batangas State University 12–8
21 January 24 Caloocan W 86–82 Strike Gymnasium 13–8
22 February 2 Cebu City L 54–70 Angeles University Foundation 13–9
23 February 12 Valenzuela L 75–84 Valenzuela Astrodome 13–10
24 February 21 Muntinlupa L 66–86 Muntinlupa Sports Center 13–11
25 February 27 Marikina W 79–72 Bulacan Capitol Gymnasium 14–11
Source: Schedule

Playoffs

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Schedule

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2019 Bulacan Kuyas playoffs schedule
Round Game Date Opponent Score Location Series Recap
Division Quarterfinals 1 March 12 Manila L 65–69 Bataan People's Center 0–1
2 March 20 Manila L 83–92 San Andres Sports Complex 0–2
Source: Schedule

References

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  1. ^ Luarca, Roy (June 12, 2018). "MPBL: Expansion teams, new faces and stars headline Datu Cup curtain-raiser". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved January 12, 2024.