Gilas Women fall short against Chinese Taipei Blue in Jones Cup campaign opener

Gilas Pilipinas Women fell quick towards Chinese Taipei Blue, 89-85, of their opening sport within the William Jones Cup on Saturday in Taipei. 

Gilas was trailing 51-40 on the finish of the primary half earlier than it scored 21 factors towards Chinese Taipei’s 18 factors within the third interval to inch nearer and finish the stated body at 69-61. Chinese Taipei finally took the win regardless of the Gilas Women’s late rally within the last body.

Janine Pontejos led the nationals with 19 factors, whereas Kacey dela Rosa posted 17 factors and 10 rebounds. Jack Animam and Jaz Joson chipped in 13 factors apiece whereas Afril Bernardino had 10 factors within the Philippines’ opening sport.

The nationwide staff will return to motion on Sunday after they play Iran.

—JKC, GMA Integrated News