Gilas Women Suffer Hefty Defeat to Australia in 2025 Fiba Asia Cup Opener
Source: news.source.inquirer
The Gilas Pilipinas Women's basketball team faced a significant defeat against Australia in their opening match of the 2025 Fiba Asia Cup for Women, held in Shenzen, China. Australia dominated the game, securing a 115-39 victory. Despite the loss, Gilas is set to face Japan next.
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Gilas Pilipinas Women lost to Australia with a final score of 115-39 in their first game of the 2025 Fiba Asia Cup for Women.
Australia took an early lead and maintained dominance throughout the game, leading 31-14 after the first quarter and 53-25 at halftime.
Sara Blicavs of Australia was a standout player, scoring 17 points and grabbing six rebounds.
Vanessa De Jesus led the scoring for Gilas with nine points, but no Filipino player reached double digits.
Gilas' next match is against Japan, who also won their opening game against Lebanon.
