Still strong: Strong Group demolishes Bahrain for back-to-back Jones Cup titles

Still strong: Strong Group demolishes Bahrain for back-to-back Jones Cup titles

MANILA, Philippines – For the first time in history, the Philippines can call itself back-to-back champions in the William Jones Cup. Strong Group Athletics-Philippines successfully defended its title in the Jones Cup after demolishing Bahrain, 92-68, at the Xinzhuang Gymnasium in Taiwan on Saturday, July 19. Despite having one more game left in their schedule, the Filipinos have already clinched the crown in their penultimate game as they remai…

Strong Group dominates Bahrain, becomes first PH team to repeat in Jones Cup

History was made in bold fashion as Strong Group Athletics etched its name in the record books, becoming the first Philippine team in the 44-year history of the William Jones Cup to win back-to-back championships. Powered by a dominant performance from Andre Roberson, Strong Group clinched the 44th William Jones Cup crown with an emphatic 92–68 victory over Bahrain on Saturday afternoon at the Xinzhuang Gymnasium in New Taipei City. Roberson led…