Gilas Women Show Resilience Despite Early Exit from FIBA 3×3 Chengdu Tournament
Source: news.source.inquirer
The Gilas Pilipinas Women's basketball team concluded their participation in the FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series in Chengdu, China, with a 1-1 record in the pool stage, finishing ninth out of twelve teams. After an initial loss to the Ulaanbaatar Amazons, the team bounced back with a victory over Bangkok, showcasing resilience despite their early exit from the tournament.
Key Points
Gilas Women lost their opening game to Ulaanbaatar Amazons with a score of 21-10.
They rebounded with a 21-15 win against Bangkok in their second game.
Alexis Pana contributed significantly with eight points in the win against Bangkok.
The team finished with a 1-1 record in the pool stage, placing ninth in the tournament.
The Netherlands won the tournament undefeated with a 5-0 record.
The Chengdu leg is part of a 17-stop series culminating in a final in September.