MANILA — The Gilas Pilipinas women’s team concluded their journey in the FIBA 3×3 Asia Cup, succumbing to Taiwan in the quarterfinals with a final score of 9-19 at the Singapore Sports Hub on Sunday, March 31.
Camille Clarin spearheaded Gilas with a 4-3 lead, scoring three consecutive points. However, Taiwan retaliated with a 6-1 surge, establishing a 9-5 advantage.
Taiwan maintained control for the remainder of the match, securing their victory as Shih-Han Hsu sealed the game with a crucial two-point shot from the top of the key.
Despite the loss, Clarin and Mikka Cacho contributed three points each, while Kaye Pingol added two points and Jhazmin Joson chipped in one.
This defeat halted Gilas’ five-game winning streak, which spanned the qualifying and main draws of the tournament.
The Philippines advanced to the main draw after defeating Tahiti, Maldives, and Kazakhstan, followed by victories against Mongolia and Malaysia in the knockout round.
(By el Amigo/MNM)
