Gilas Pilipinas girls’s U-18′ Gabriella-Ramos. –FIBA BASKETBALL PHOTO
Coach Julie Amos swore that Gilas Pilipinas’ U-18 squad was prepared for the duty that awaited within the Fiba U18 Ladies’s Asia Cup Seaba Qualifiers.
They really seemed the half on Friday night time.
The Nationals, anchored by a stellar displaying by Nationwide U-Nazareth College ace Alicia Villanueva, dismantled host Thailand, 103-58, for a rousing begin within the meet held at Ratchaburi Gymnasium.
Villanueva had 25 factors, unloading most of her baskets in a blistering second quarter that set the tone for the Filipinos. She additionally had six rebounds and a pair of steals to her identify by recreation’s finish.
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Program cornerstones Gabriella Ramos and Naomi Panganiban tossed in 16 factors every for the Philippines, which is able to subsequent face acquainted foe Malaysia this Saturday on the similar venue.
The Malaysians slipped previous the Philippines in extra time in an exciting semifinal duel of the event’s Division B two years in the past in Bangalore, India. They ultimately dominated to contest whereas Gilas settled for third place.
Skipper Ava Fajardo had seven factors as every member of the Amos-mentored squad contributed within the scoring effort.
Natsuda Boonpech starred for the hosts with 16 factors, whereas Kleetawadee Oudnun had 14 within the rout.
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