Gilas Pilipinas Girls dominate Malaysia to book finals ticket in FIBA U16 Asian Championship

The Philippine nationwide women’ basketball staff dominated Malaysia, 79-44, within the semifinals of the FIBA U16 Women’s Asian Championship on Saturday in Jordan to e book a slot within the event’s Division B finals.

Gilas Pilipinas Girls began to drag away within the second quarter as they outscored Malaysia, 30-14, within the stated body to finish the primary half at 45-27 of their favor. The nationals then took management of the sport as they restricted Malaysia to only 17 factors within the second half to clinch the ticket to the finals.

Ava Fajardo led the Gilas Girls with 20 factors and 10 rebounds whereas Ariel Star De La O additionally posted a double-double of 10 factors and 11 rebounds.

Shing Ting Ophelia Wong led the Malaysians with 16 factors.

With the win, Gilas will face Iran within the finals on early Monday morning (Manila time) the place they may have an opportunity to be promoted to Division A.

—JKC, GMA Integrated News