Gilas Pilipinas Women beat Mongolia, earn first win in FIBA 3x3 U18 World Cup

Gilas Pilipinas Women claimed its first-ever win in the FIBA 3x3 Under-18 World Cup 2019 after beating host Mongolia, 20-14, last June 3 in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.

The team of Camille Clarin, Ella Fajardo, Angel Surada, and Karl Ann Pingol atoned for its opening game loss with a rousing victory against the host squad.

Gilas Pilipinas Women absorbed a 22-2 loss to France, which finished sixth in the previous edition of the competition two years ago in Chengdu, China.

Gilas trailed, 4-3, but widened the gap after four straight points from the Philippine squad. The host never got closed as the team even led, 12-7 and 15-9 to take control of the game.

The Philippines will hope to advance as it plays Netherlands and Czech Republic on June 5.

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