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SEA Games: Gilas Pilipinas women rout Singapore, advance to semis
Gilas Pilipinas Women secured a spot in the semifinals of the 33rd Southeast Asian Games in Thailand after defeating Singapore, 92-59.
The team completed a two-game sweep of Group B, finishing the group stage undefeated with a 2-0 record.
Kacey Dela Rosa led the scoring with 22 points and six rebounds, supported by significant contributions from Sarah Heyn (14 points) and Sophia Dignadice (12 points).
Despite a slow start and a tie at 28-all late in the second quarter against Singapore, Gilas Pilipinas eventually dominated the game.
The Philippine team, aiming for redemption after a silver medal finish in the previous SEA Games, will face the winner of the qualification match between the second-place team from Group A and the third-ranked team from Group B.
Head coach Patrick Aquino acknowledged the upcoming challenges, stating that they will face strong contenders like Indonesia or Thailand, but expressed confidence in their ability to win gold if they overcome these teams.
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