Gilas Women defeats Iran at Jones Cup
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Gilas Women defeats Iran at Jones Cup
by Mhillen Nicole Borja07 August 2023
Photo courtesy: Gilas Pilipinas Women’s Basketball
Gilas Pilipinas women's team staged remarkable comeback, and defeated Iran 64-60 at William Jones Cup in Taiwan.
In an impressive performance, Jhazmin Joson and Kacey Quinn dela Rosa led the Philippines with 12 points each, while Jack Animam dominated the boards with an impressive 15 rebounds and added seven points to her tally.
Gilas displayed their defensive prowess early, holding Iran to just nine points in the opening quarter.
The team's explosive offense came to life in the third quarter, where they outscored Iran with an impressive 26-9 run.
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Looking ahead, Gilas Pilipinas will take on Chinese Taipei B at 5 p.m. on Monday.
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