Gilas Girls whip Malaysia, move on cusp of Division A promotion in Fiba U16 Asian Championship
Gilas Pilipinas Girls during a semifinals game against Malaysia in the Fiba U16 Women’s Asian Championship Division B in Amman, Jordan. Photo from Fiba
MANILA, Philippines—Gilas Pilipinas Girls continued their flawless run in the Fiba U16 Women’s Asian Championship Division B, routing Malaysia, 79-44, in the semifinals in Amman, Jordan on Saturday.
Gilas Girls set up a Finals date against Iran, which has yet to lose as well, later tonight with the winner earning a promotion to Division A.
Ava Fajardo sustained her stellar play as she finished with a double-double of 20 points and 10 rebounds to go along with five assists and two steals.
Gilas’ Ava Fajardo during a semifinals game against Malaysia in the Fiba U16 Women’s Asian Championship Division B. Photo from Fiba
But it wasn’t just Fajardo who shone for Gilas as Ariel Star De La O also notched a double-double of her own with 10 points and 11 rebounds.
Shing Ting Ophelia Wong registered 16 points while Ke Xin Lee added 13 for Malaysia.
The young Nationals have been on a tear, steamrolling Hong Kong, Jordan and Maldives, which they defeated by a whopping 122 points.
Gilas is assured of a better finish in this year’s Asia Cup after a semifinals exit in last year’s tournament against Samoa.
