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World No. 30 and Asia’s No. 6 Gilas Pilipinas Women (2-0) strengthened their bid for an Asian Games podium finish after defeating Asia’s No. 21 Hong Kong (0-2), 90-73, on Sunday, September 20, at Aichi International Arena (IG Arena) in Nagoya, Aichi, Japan. [FULL REPLAY VIDEO BY ONE SPORTS]
The Philippines is now assured of a quarterfinals slot and will play their final elimination-round game against World No. 9 and Asia’s No. 3 Japan on Tuesday, September 22, at 12:00 p.m. PHT. [LIVE]
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Gilas Pilipinas Women will look to improve on its fifth-place finish at the 2023 Asian Games, despite missing key players Vanessa de Jesus, Jack Animam, and Sophia Dignadice. The Philippines will draw added size and firepower from naturalized 6-foot Elizabeth Means.
Kacey Dela Rosa will also miss the five-on-five tournament as she joins the women’s 3x3 squad, while Louna Ozar is competing in the FIBA 3x3 U23 World Cup in Wuhan, China.
Gilas Pilipinas Women Roster:
The Gilas Pilipinas Women's team includes naturalized Elizabeth Means, Stefanie Berberabe, Afril Bernardino, Camille Clarin, Monique Del Carmen, Camille Malagar, Jhazmin Joson, Kent Pastrana, Karl Ann Pingol, Janine Pontejos, Angelica Surada and Hazelle Yam. (Head Coach: Burke "BT" Toews)
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