Ismael Romero Sets A New EASL Record

Rondae Hollis-Jefferson and Ismael Romero delivered a show the Cebu Coliseum won’t soon forget, powering the Meralco Bolts past the visiting Macau Black Bears, 92–74, in their East Asia Super League (EASL) Group B match last 15 November.

For a crowd still shaken by the recent earthquake and typhoon, the game offered a welcome break. Jefferson and Romero kept them on their feet with a string of dunks, alley-oops, and highlight plays that lifted the energy inside the arena.

Bolts 92, Black Bears 74

Rondae Hollis-Jefferson spoiled Macau’s debut in the 2025-26 season of the East Asia Super League (EASL) after pushing the Bolts past the Black Bears, 92-74, at Cebu Coliseum last 15 November.

Hollis-Jefferson was everywhere on the court, finishing with a monster double-double to the tune of 34 points and 11 rebounds with five assists and two blocks to match.

EASL Upholds Meralco's Win Over Taoyuan

It was reported by several sources that the East Asia Super League (EASL) has upheld Meralco’s 85-76 win over Taoyuan in Ilagan, Isabela, last 8 November even as the Bolts offered a rematch in the spirit of sportsmanship. The Taoyuan Pilots put the game under protest.

Under EASL rules, a team may enlist two world imports, a naturalized player and an Asian heritage recruit but only three are allowed to be on the court at the same time.

Proceeds From Meralco-Macau EASL Game Will Go To Charity

Cebuano basketball fans have something to cheer about after the recent typhoon that battered the island, as the East Asia Super League (EASL) brings top-notch basketball back to Cebu on 15 November at the Cebu Coliseum.

The Meralco Bolts and the Macau Black Bears face off in their Group B elimination round matchup, which carries a special purpose beyond the hardwood.

Taoyuan Pilots Protest Meralco Bolts Win

Meralco Bolts snapped out of their two-game slide in the EASL last 8 November (Saturday), using a strong start as buffer en route to an 85-76 victory over the Taoyuan Pauian Pilots at Capital Arena in Isabela.

Or did they?