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GMA Network
14-07-2025
- Sport
- GMA Network
PH's Strong Group dominates Japan Developmental Team to go 2-0 to start Jones Cup
Strong Group-Philippines rode a strong second half to complete a 79-67 win over the Japan Developmental Team and remain spotless so far in the 2025 William Jones Cup on Monday in Taiwan. Reinforcement Andre Roberson and DJ Fenner both churned out all-around outings to carry the Philippine representatives to a 2-0 start while the Japanese team went 1-2. Roberson dazzled with a double-double of 15 points and 14 rebounds to go with five blocks and one assist while Fenner backstopped him with 14 markers, eight boards, and one block as they followed up on their 67-56 win against Chinese Taipei Blue on Sunday. Roberson and Fenner led an 11-1 rampage that saw Strong Group turn a slim 44-41 lead into a 55-42 cushion late in the third period. Javi Gomez de Liaño and Ian Miller then closed out the frame to help the Philippine team enjoy a 61-51 lead before heading to the payoff period. Roberson then knocked down a tough corner triple to make it a 68-53 lead before Roberson converted back-to-back baskets for a 72-57 spread. SGA never slowed down from there with Rhenz Abando cleaning up a missed triple from Dave Ildefonso, who would then complete a three-point play to send SGA to a 77-59 advantage with 1:58 left to play. Fenner punctuated the win from the stripe, sinking two consecutive free throws as SGA got off to an impressive start in its title defense bid. Gomez de Liaño tallied 13 points while Abando finished with 11 markers to go with six rebounds, three assists, two steals, and one block. SGA will look to capture its third win in a row on Tuesday when it takes on Qatar national team at 5 p.m. —JMB, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
02-07-2025
- Sport
- GMA Network
Gilas Women absorb 26-point beating vs. Chinese Taipei in Jones Cup opener
Gilas Pilipinas Women suffered an 85-69 blowout loss by the Chinese Taipei national team in their opening game in the 2025 William Jones Cup on Wednesday in Taiwan. Jack Animam and Naomi Panganiban paced the Filipinas with the veteran center posting 18 points, nine rebounds, three assists, and two steals while the young guard churned out 11 markers, three boards, two dimes, and two steals. Ella Fajardo chipped in 10 points while Sumayah Sugapong and Vanessa De Jesus each registered seven markers for the Patrick Aquino-coached squad. But those were not enough as Gilas fell to 0-1 in the tournament while the hosts went 1-0 early. Chinese Taipei turned a slim 39-35 halftime lead to a 55-43 lead in the third after Sidney Cooks buried a three-pointer. They ended the frame enjoying a 63-43 cushion thanks to a 24-point outburst against just the 11 of Gilas. The Philippines put up a valiant stand with Ella Fajardo hitting a triple of her own followed by back-to-back baskets from Sugapong that allowed them to trim the deficit to 11, 53-65. But Chinese Taipei retaliated with a huge 9-0 rampage that made it a sizable 74-53 advantage for them en route to the lopsided victory. Cooks proved to be the thorn in Gilas' side as the 6-foot-4 reinforcement erupted for a double-double of 17 points and 11 rebounds laced with two steals and one assist. —JKC, GMA Integrated News
