Quezon defeated Rizal, 90-74, on Monday to top the elimination phase of the SportsPlus Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League at the Bulacan Capitol Gymnasium in Malolos.
The Huskers improved their record to 21-4, the same as Binan Tatak Gel, but emerged as the No. 1 team in the quarterfinals because of their 66-59 victory in their April 21 encounter.
Judel Fuentes and Jason Opiso led Quezon with 14 points each, Cholo Anonuevo added 13, while Christian Pagaran scored 11.
Rizal ends up as the No. 6 team at 16-9.
JP Maguliano scored 20 and Philip Manalang added 12 for the Coolers.
General Santos City beat Bulacan, 102-82, to match Cebu and Batangas at 19-6.
After the tiebreaker, Cebu ended up in third and Batangas City in fourth, owing to its 76-73 victory over Gensan on Sept. 18.
RJ Minerva paced Gensan with 17 points, while Hesed Gabo scored 14.