Gilas Youth beat Indonesia to stay undefeated

Updated Wed, May 28, 2025 at 11:41 PM Published Mon, May 26, 2025 at 9:05 PM

Gilas Pilipinas Youth survived a tough challenge from Indonesia to maintain their undefeated record at 4-0 in the FIBA U16 Asia Cup SEABA Qualifiers.

The win was a stark contrast to their previous blowout victories, with the Philippines only managing to create a double-digit separation early in the third quarter.

After leading by only 4 points at halftime (32-28), Gilas Youth went on a 7-0 run to start the third quarter, extending their lead to 39-28.

Indonesia fought back and narrowed the deficit to just 4 points, 65-61, with 4:36 left in the game.

However, triples from Everaigne Cruz and a jumper from Carl delos Reyes sealed the 77-68 victory for the Philippines.

Prince Cariño led the scoring for the Philippines with 15 points and six rebounds, supported by Gabriel Pascual (13 points), Luisito Pascual (12 points), Carl Gabriel Delos Reyes (10 points), and Everaigne Cruz (10 points).

Benjamin Piet Hernusi scored 23 points for Indonesia.

Coached by LA Tenorio, the team is now closer to securing a spot in the FIBA U16 Asia Cup in Mongolia and will face Malaysia next.

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