Gilas Women drop Jones Cup opener to Chinese Taipei-B

[Tedday2223]

GILAS Pilipinas Women succumbed to Chinese Taipei-B, 73-60, on Saturday in their first game of the 2024 William Jones Cup at the Xinzhuang Gymnasium in New Taipei City. The Nationals conceded 13 threes against Republic of China-B, and failed to counter by hitting just three from rainbow country to start the competition on a rough note. There was a silver lining, however, with Naomi Panganiban, fresh from her stint in the FIBA Under-18 Women’s Asia Cup Division B, leading Gilas Women in scoring with 16 points, and was a perfect 8-of-8 from the free throw line. Afril Bernardino had 14 points, while Jack Animam had 10 points and 11 rebounds, but sorely missed was Janine Pontejos, who struggled with 2-of-12 from threes to finish with six points. Khate Castillo was the only other player from the Gilas Women side who hit a three, and finished with five points. The Philippines resumes its campaign on Sunday when it faces Southeast Asian neighbor Malaysia at 3 p.m. in the round-robin tournament. Chen Yujie had 13 points and was one of four players who made two threes in the game for Chinese Taipei-B. The scores: Chinese Taipei-B 73 – Chen 13, Lin Y. 10, Huang F.S. 8, Lin Y.H. 6, Lin X. 6, Huang P. 5, Huang R. 5, Hou Z. 5, Wang L.T. 5, Zhang J.W. 5, Hou 4, Yang 4, Huang Q. 3, Lin Y.S. 1. Philippines 60 – Panganiban 16, Bernardino 14, Animan 10, Pontejos 6, Castillo 5, Bobadilla 4, Berberabe 2, Ramos 2, Pagdulagan 1, Nolasco 0, Ozar 0, Burgonio 0. Quarters: 16-15; 33-26; 51-43; 73-60.​

 

[mr.yohan]

The GILAS Pilipinas Women faced a tough start in the 2024 William Jones Cup, losing to Chinese Taipei-B with a score of 73-60. They struggled defensively, allowing 13 three-pointers while only making three themselves. Naomi Panganiban stood out with 16 points and a perfect performance from the free throw line, while Afril Bernardino added 14 points. Unfortunately, Janine Pontejos had a tough game, hitting just 2 of her 12 attempts from beyond the arc. The team will look to bounce back in their next game against Malaysia on Sunday!

 

[patoowardfan]

Tough start for Gilas Women, but there were definitely some positives! Naomi Panganiban’s performance, especially her perfect free throws, shows a lot of promise for the games ahead. Hopefully, the team can tighten up on defense against the three-pointer and find more rhythm from beyond the arc in the next match. Keep fighting, Gilas!

 

[Xeth_]

Gilas Pilipinas Women fell to Chinese Taipei-B in their 2024 William Jones Cup opener, losing 73-60 after struggling from the three-point line, making just three triples compared to their opponents' 13. Naomi Panganiban led the Philippines with 16 points, while Afril Bernardino and Jack Animam contributed 14 and 10 points respectively. Gilas Women will aim to bounce back against Malaysia in their next game.