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MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines came out firing in the second half for a 104-68 ripping of Indonesia at the start of Division B action in the FIBA U16 Women’s Asian Championship in Amman, Jordan on Friday, June 24.
Gabriella Ramos powered the Gilas Girls with an all-around performance, knocking in a game-high 27 points built on a 55% shooting clip. The 15-year-old forward also collected 20 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals, and 4 blocks.
Kristan Geyl Yumul helped fuel the Philippines’ second-half breakaway, unloading 20 points, 18 coming from beyond the arc, on a 54% shooting mark.
After a slim 45-39 halftime advantage, the Gilas Girls turned it up after the break in a decisive run fueled by Yumul and Ramos that put them up by 20 points, 70-50.
Naomi Natalie Panganiban also came through for the young Filipinas with 15 points, 8 rebounds, and 5 assists.
Angelica Jennifer Candra paced Indonesia with a double-double of 16 points and 13 rebounds.
The Philippines takes on Syria next on Saturday, June 25 at 8:45 pm, Manila time.
Only the tournament winner will move up to Division A, where teams will fight for a spot in the FIBA U17 Women’s Basketball World Cup.
The Scores
Philippines 104 – Ramos 27, Yumul 20, Panganiban 15, Oani 7, Fajardo 7, Medina 6, Nolasco 5, Patricio 5, Lopez 4, Elson 4, Nair 4, Villarin 0.
Indonesia 68 – Candra 16, Madafa 12, Siregar 11, Sutisna 8, Sasongco 6, Mahanani 5, Callistan 3, Sjahril 3, Khayra 2, Putra 2, Gosal 0, Wiyanto 0.
Quarters: 17-21, 45-39, 72-54, 104-68.
– Rappler.com
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