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MANILA, Philippines – The Batang Gilas national youth team bowed out of contention in the FIBA Under-17 World Championship in Dubai after an 86-57 drubbing by France on Tuesday, August 12 in the Round of 16.
France’s Amine Noua led the way for France with 21 points and 12 rebounds, as Stephane Gombauld chipped in 14 markers and 20 boards.
The Philippines stayed in step with the French for most of the first half, heading into the break down by just 41-35. But France began pulling away in the third and outscored the Philippines, 45-22, in the last two periods on their way to the victory.
Brothers Matt and Mike Nieto topscored for the Philippine team with 12 markers apiece while Jolo Mendoza added 9 points.
As has been the trend in the tourney, Batang Gilas succumbed to their much taller and athletic opponents. They were out-rebounded by a huge margin once again in this game, 60-33, and could not get their shooters going as they shot just 14% from rainbow country and 32% overall.
Batang Gilas, which ends their FIBA Under-17 campaign without a win, is relegated to the classification round where their final place in the tournament will be determined. – Rappler.com
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