Unbeaten Gilas Girls dismantle Jordan, clinch FIBA U16 Asian Championship semis berth

The Gilas Pilipinas Girls remained unbeaten within the 2023 FIBA U16 Women’s Asian Championship Division B after dragging host Jordan, 106-58, to succeed in the semifinals spherical on Wednesday (Jordan time) in Amman, Jordan.

The win allowed the younger Gilas squad to finish a sweep of the pool stage with a 3-0 card whereas Jordan emerged as second within the group with a 1-2 slate.

Kimi Shannon Lynn Sayson shone the brightest with an all-around efficiency of 19 factors, seven steals, six assists, and 4 rebounds whereas Ava Fajardo listed 17 markers, 5 dimes, 4 boards, and two swats.

Nevaeh Smith and Ryan Kelly Nair chipped in 15 and 11 factors apiece as they annoyed Jordan in entrance of the house crowd to maneuver two wins away from getting a Division A promotion.

The Philippines will subsequent face the second seed of Group B, which may both be Malaysia or Singapore.

—Bea Micaller/JKC, GMA Integrated News