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Gilas Pilipinas Boys Complete Sweep of Elimination Round in FIBA U16 Asia Cup Qualifiers
The Philippine team secures a dominant victory over Malaysia, setting the stage for a finals matchup against Indonesia.
The Gilas Pilipinas Boys team has achieved an unblemished record in the elimination round of the FIBA U16 Asia Cup SEABA qualifiers, finishing with a commanding 96-61 victory over Malaysia.
The match took place at the Bren Z. Guiao Convention Center in San Fernando, Pampanga on May 29. Under the guidance of head coach LA Tenorio, the Gilas team showcased their strength early, executing a decisive 21-5 run in the opening quarter, effectively establishing control of the game.
Key contributions came from players Travis Pascual and Jeremiah Antolin, both of whom scored 15 points.
Prince Carino registered a double-double with 13 points and 11 rebounds, adding two steals and two blocks to his performance.
Everaigne Cruz contributed 14 points, while teammates Jhello Lumague and Jolo Pascual each added 10 points.
With this victory, the Gilas Boys concluded the elimination round with a perfect 5-0 record, ensuring at least a second-place finish in the qualifiers.
This record grants them one of the three tickets available to compete in the FIBA U16 Asia Cup scheduled for August in Mongolia.
The team is now focused on clinching the title as they prepare to face Indonesia, who is entering the finals with momentum after a 74-51 victory over Vietnam on the last day of the elimination round.
In another match, Thailand secured an 89-83 win against Singapore, maintaining Singapore's winless status in the tournament.
The match took place at the Bren Z. Guiao Convention Center in San Fernando, Pampanga on May 29. Under the guidance of head coach LA Tenorio, the Gilas team showcased their strength early, executing a decisive 21-5 run in the opening quarter, effectively establishing control of the game.
Key contributions came from players Travis Pascual and Jeremiah Antolin, both of whom scored 15 points.
Prince Carino registered a double-double with 13 points and 11 rebounds, adding two steals and two blocks to his performance.
Everaigne Cruz contributed 14 points, while teammates Jhello Lumague and Jolo Pascual each added 10 points.
With this victory, the Gilas Boys concluded the elimination round with a perfect 5-0 record, ensuring at least a second-place finish in the qualifiers.
This record grants them one of the three tickets available to compete in the FIBA U16 Asia Cup scheduled for August in Mongolia.
The team is now focused on clinching the title as they prepare to face Indonesia, who is entering the finals with momentum after a 74-51 victory over Vietnam on the last day of the elimination round.
In another match, Thailand secured an 89-83 win against Singapore, maintaining Singapore's winless status in the tournament.
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