Strong Group Athletics wins second straight Jones Cup title

Updated Sun, July 20, 2025 at 8:47 PM Published Sat, July 19, 2025 at 5:25 PM

Defending champion Strong Group Athletics (SGA) secured their second consecutive William Jones Cup title with a perfect 8-0 record, marking the first time in the tournament's history that a Philippine team has won back-to-back championships.

This latest triumph brings the Philippines' total Jones Cup crowns to eight, following previous wins by Northern Cement, San Miguel, the Centennial Team, Gilas Pilipinas, and Mighty Sports.

In the final game, SGA defeated the United Arab Emirates, 87-62, after holding a slim 37-36 lead at halftime.

Tajuan Agee led the team in the final game with 20 points, five rebounds, and four assists, while Kiefer Ravena contributed 13 points, including three triples, and nine assists.

DJ Fenner and Ian Miller scored 12 points each, with Dave Ildefonso contributing 10.

The win also extended the Filipinos' unbeaten run to 16 games across the 2024 and 2025 editions.

Head coach Charles Tiu expressed happiness with the championship win and highlighted the continuous support from the team's bosses.

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