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Strong Group clinches back-to-back Jones Cup titles with rout of Bahrain ahead of final game vs UAE
Strong Group clinches back-to-back Jones Cup titles with rout of Bahrain ahead of final game vs UAE

GMA Network

time4 days ago

  • Sport
  • GMA Network

Strong Group clinches back-to-back Jones Cup titles with rout of Bahrain ahead of final game vs UAE

Strong Group-Philippines dominated the second half to turn a close contest into a 92-68 rout of Bahrain in their virtual title clash at the 2025 William Jones Cup on Saturday in Taiwan. Andre Roberson led the way with a double-double outing of 25 points and 14 rebounds laced with three assists, two steals, and one block while Tajuan Agee posted 19 markers, eight boards, two dimes, one steal, and block as they soared to a 7-0 card. With that win-loss record, the Philippine representative is already assured of finishing at the top spot as Bahrain fell to a 6-2 slate. The campaign, however, isn't done yet for Strong Group as it will still take on the winless UAE on Sunday in bid to complete a title sweep. Against Bahrain, Strong Group showed no signs of slowing down as they turned a slim 54-43 halftime lead to a 60-49 cushion early in the third before Bahrain slowly found their groove and cut the deficit to six, 64-58. But Javi Gomez de Liaño, who was scoreless through the first two quarters, caught fire and buried nine of his overall points as part of an 11-6 run that stretched Strong Group's lead to 11 again, 75-64. Roberson delivered the finishing blow in the fourth quarter, cleaning up Kiefer Ravena's missed three before throwing down a powerful two-handed slam in transition, pushing SGA's lead to 86-64. Gomez de Liaño then knocked down another three-pointer that proved to be the dagger as SGA maintained their immaculate run so far. Gomez de Liaño led the local support with 12 points together with seven rebounds and two steals while Rhenz Abando chipped in 11 markers. —JKC, GMA Integrated News

Fenner, Gomez de Liaño star as Strong Group routs Qatar to remain spotless in Jones Cup
Fenner, Gomez de Liaño star as Strong Group routs Qatar to remain spotless in Jones Cup

GMA Network

time15-07-2025

  • Sport
  • GMA Network

Fenner, Gomez de Liaño star as Strong Group routs Qatar to remain spotless in Jones Cup

DJ Fenner and Javi Gomez de Liaño took turns in steering Strong Group-Philippines to an 81-54 blowout win against the Qatar national team to remain unbeaten in the William Jones Cup on Tuesday in Taiwan. Both Fenner and Gomez de Liaño churned out 18 points with the former grabbing seven rebounds and one assist as the Philippine squad improved to 3-0 to open its title defense bid. Qatar, meanwhile, dropped to 1-3 nearly halfway through the nine-team tournament. American reinforcement Fenner waxed hot early, dropping 16 of his total output in the first half to help Strong Group establish a 34-25 separation against Qatar. The rest of the squad led by Gomez de Liaño took care of the job the rest of the way with Ian Miller sinking a pair of three-pointers to send Strong Group to a 49-30 cushion in the third. Qatar then fought back to end the period, knocking down three triples to cut the deficit to 13 before heading to the fourth, 52-39. Andre Roberson and Fenner connived in a 6-0 run to open the fourth before Dave Ildefonso sank a pull-up jumper to make it a massive 70-47 lead for the defending champions. Gomez de Liaño provided the finishing blow, converting seven points late in the game as Strong Group continued its flawless run so far in the annual tournament. Miller chipped in 10 points while Roberson tallied seven markers but grabbed 10 rebounds, three assists, two steals, and two blocks. Strong Group will put its unblemished record on the line on Wednesday, when it takes on Australia (2-2) at 5 p.m. —JMB, GMA Integrated News

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