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Gilas girls crush Thais
Gilas Pilipinas Women secured their first win in the 2025 Jones Cup by defeating Thailand 83-66.
Jack Animam and Vanessa De Jesus led the charge, with both scoring 23 points; Animam also contributed 14 rebounds.
After trailing Thailand by one point at halftime, Gilas Pilipinas Women dominated the third quarter with a 26-12 run to take the lead.
Sumayah Sagapong added 11 points for the Philippines, supporting the team's offensive effort.
The Philippine team is now tied with Japan with a 1-1 win-loss card after this victory.
The team played without veterans Afril Bernardino, Andrea Tongco, Janine Pontejos, and Chack Cabinbin due to military duties.
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