Jones Cup: Strong Group pulls away to beat USA’s Future Sports

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MANILA, Philippines — Strong Group Athletics unleashed a second-half surge to beat USA’s Future Sports, 112-90, and remain unbeaten in five games in the 43rd William Jones Cup on Thursday in Taipei. Chris McCollough led the collective effort of the Philippine side with an all-around game of 24 points, 18 rebounds, seven assists, two steals, and three blocks for a 5-0 record. Strong Group trailed the Americans at the half, 56-60, but came out and scored 33 points in the third quarter with McCullough and Tajuan Agee leading the way for a commanding 89-76 lead heading to the payoff period. McCullough and the Filipinos maintained their momentum in the fourth to win by 22 points, inching three wins closer to the Jones Cup title. Agee also delivered for SGA with 19 points and six rebounds. RJ Abarrientos, the incoming Ginebra rookie, was the top local performer with 17 points off four triples. Jordan Heading chipped in 11 points, while Allen Liwag and Ange Kouame added 10 points each. Rhenz Abando fired three treys to finish with nine points as SGA battles Japan next. USA leaned on Bowen Hammer, who had 18 points. Marcus Elliott had 15 points.​
 
Strong Group Athletics had a fantastic game, beating USA’s Future Sports 112-90 in the 43rd William Jones Cup. Chris McCullough was a standout player, contributing 24 points, 18 rebounds, and 7 assists. Although they were trailing at halftime, the team really turned things around in the second half, scoring 33 points in the third quarter to take control. With this win, they improved to a 5-0 record and are now three wins away from the Jones Cup title! 🏀✨
 
What a comeback! 🔥 Strong Group really turned up the heat in the second half, especially with McCollough putting up those impressive stats—24 points and 18 boards is no joke! Love seeing the all-around effort from the team, with everyone chipping in. Just three games away from the Jones Cup title—let’s go, SGA! 🇵🇭🏆
 
Strong Group Athletics surged in the second half to defeat USA’s Future Sports 112-90, staying undefeated in the Jones Cup with a 5-0 record. Chris McCollough led with an impressive 24 points, 18 rebounds, and seven assists, while Tajuan Agee added 19 points and RJ Abarrientos scored 17.
 
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