Gilas Pilipinas Women secured a silver medal in the 2023 Southeast Asian Games in Cambodia.
The Philippines placed second in the women's 5-on-5 basketball tournament after defeating Malaysia, 77-63, on Monday, May 15, at the Morodok Techo Stadium in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
Janine Pontejos scored 24 points and Ana Castillo added 18 points as Filipinas ended their campaign with five wins, and a single loss.
Gilas Pilipinas Women, which struck gold in the 2021 SEA Games, never looked back after dominating the first quarter, 21-10.
The lead of the Philippines grew up to 22 points at most after Camille Clarin buried a three-point basket at the start of the second half.
Hui Pin Pang chipped in 15 points and Yin Yin Chong finished with 10 points for Malaysia that settled for a bronze medal finish.
Indonesia won the gold medal after completing a six-game sweep of the tournament.
