Gilas Youth pushed to the limit by Indonesia, stays perfect in SEABA U16

Gilas Youth pushed to the limit by Indonesia, stays perfect in SEABA U16

MANILA, Philippines – Gilas Pilipinas Youth survived its toughest challenge yet in the FIBA U16 Asia Cup SEABA Qualifiers.  After three straight blowout wins, the Philippines overcame a huge scare from erstwhile unbeaten Indonesia to remain the only undefeated team in the six-team tournament with a 77-68 escape at the Bren Z. Guiao Convention Center in Pampanga on Wednesday, May 28. In stark contrast to its first three matches, where it won by a…

Gilas Boys show poise, overcome pesky Indonesia to keep clean record

The Gilas Pilipinas Boys team displayed poise and held off Indonesia, 77-68, in the battle of undefeated teams in the FIBA U16 Asia Cup SEABA qualifiers at the Bren Z. Guiao Convention Center in San Fernando, Pampanga on Wednesday, May 28.Getting their first real test in the face of a massive stand from the Indonesians, the wards of head coach LA Tenorio delivered under pressure and went on a crucial 9-2 spurt inside the final five minutes to sh…

Gilas Boys survive scare from Indonesia, clinch SEABA final berth and Asia Cup spot

Gilas Pilipinas Boys secured a finals berth in the SEABA U16 qualifiers and punched their ticket to the FIBA U16 Asia Cup after surviving a gritty Indonesia side, 77-68, on Wednesday at the Bren Z. Guiao Sports Complex. After cruising through their first three games with an average winning margin of 53.33 points, the young Filipinos were finally tested by a determined Indonesian squad. Gilas held a 61-47 lead early in the final quarter, but Indo…