Gilas Pilipinas stuns Latvia in Olympic qualifying opener

Updated Sat, July 6, 2024 at 11:51 PM Published Thu, July 4, 2024 at 2:08 AM

Gilas Pilipinas secured a stunning 89-80 victory over world no. 6 Latvia in their opening game of the 2024 FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Riga.

This upset marked the first time for the Philippines to beat a European opponent in a FIBA tournament after 64 years.

Justin Brownlee led the charge with 26 points, 9 rebounds, and 9 assists, hitting a clutch four-point play late in the fourth quarter.

The Philippines finished its campaign in the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament with one win and two losses after falling to Brazil, 71-60, in the semifinals.

President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos, Jr. lauded the national team for their effort and for making Filipinos proud.

Coach Tim Cone's tactics were praised for dominating Latvia's coach, Luca Banchi, in a performance described as a great team effort.

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Marcos on Gilas Pilipinas' bid in FIBA OQT: 'You have made us Filipinos proud'

Sat, July 6, 2024 at 11:51 PM

Romualdez lauds Gilas Pilipinas after win vs Latvia

Fri, July 5, 2024 at 1:22 AM

No celebration for Nationals

Fri, July 5, 2024 at 12:00 AM

BusinessWorld Online

Nationals shocker: Huge win over world No. 6 Latvia in Arena Riga

Thu, July 4, 2024 at 7:03 PM

Marcos congratulates Gilas Pilipinas on stunning win against Latvia

Thu, July 4, 2024 at 6:18 PM

Marcos lauds Gilas Pilipinas after win in FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament

Thu, July 4, 2024 at 6:12 PM

Marcos congratulates Gilas: ‘Let’s shoot for Paris Olympics’

Thu, July 4, 2024 at 6:08 PM

Philippine News Agency

PBBM lauds Gilas for historic win vs. Latvia

Thu, July 4, 2024 at 5:49 PM

Manila Bulletin

'Worth every second': Marcos hails Gilas Pilipinas for historic Olympic qualifiers win

Thu, July 4, 2024 at 5:44 PM

‘What we’ve always wanted’: Cone says Gilas Pilipinas stunner vs Latvia huge for PH hoops

Thu, July 4, 2024 at 3:30 PM

Tim Cone says Gilas win over Latvia ‘means a lot to fans back home’

Thu, July 4, 2024 at 2:27 PM

Cone after Gilas’ historic OQT triumph over Latvia: ‘We’re not here just to win one game’

Thu, July 4, 2024 at 2:01 PM

Reactions to Gilas Pilipinas win vs Latvia in FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament

Thu, July 4, 2024 at 11:18 AM

Philippine News Agency

PH upsets world No. 6 Latvia in FIBA Olympic qualifying tourney

Thu, July 4, 2024 at 9:53 AM

'Shocked' Cone hopes Gilas moves forward after historic win vs Latvia in FIBA OQT

Thu, July 4, 2024 at 3:53 AM

Major shocker as Gilas Pilipinas upsets Latvia to end 64-year skid vs Euro teams

Thu, July 4, 2024 at 3:18 AM

Gilas Pilipinas stuns world No. 6 Latvia to open Fiba OQT bid

Thu, July 4, 2024 at 2:41 AM

Brownlee the hero as Gilas stuns world No. 6 Latvia, inches closer to OQT semis

Thu, July 4, 2024 at 2:15 AM

Gilas Pilipinas shocks world no. 6 Latvia in strong FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament opener

Thu, July 4, 2024 at 2:08 AM