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CHARGING ON: Strong Group keeps unbeaten streak going
Strong Group Athletics (SGA) defeated Japan's under-22 team, 92-79, in the William Jones Cup, extending their undefeated streak to 6-0.
The Philippine team played without key players Rhenz Abando, Ange Kouame, and Tajuan Agee due to injuries and illness.
Chris McCullough led SGA with 26 points and seven rebounds, while DJ Fenner Jr. contributed 17 points and Jordan Heading added 11 points.
Geo Chiu scored 8 points and grabbed 7 rebounds, and sank two free throws for an 86-62 lead in the fourth quarter, their biggest lead of the game.
Hiyuu Ozawa led the Japanese team with 17 points, bringing their record to 3-3.
The win secured SGA a top-two finish in the single round-robin tournament, and they are now two wins away from a tournament sweep.
SGA is tied with Chinese Taipei-Blue at the top of the standings with identical 6-0 records and is scheduled to play Chinese Taipei-B next.
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