Gilas Women move past Thailand to tally second win in Jones Cup

Gilas Pilipinas Women bagged its second win following a 68-58 victory over Thailand in the 2024 Jones Cup on Tuesday, July 9, at the Xinzhuang Gymnasium in Taiwan.

The Philippines now holds a 2-2 win-loss record after bouncing back from a heartbreaking 83-85 loss to Japan.

The Filipina cagers utilized their size and shooting by grabbing 63 rebounds and unloading 10 triples against the Southeast Asian neighbor. 

Veteran cager Jack Animam delivered her usual strong performance, leading the pack with a double-double game of 10 points and 15 rebounds while both Naomi Panganiban and Camille Nolasco scored nine markers each.

Afril Bernardino helped Animam on the boards, adding five points and 17 rebounds, while youth player Gabby Ramos hauled eight rebounds to go along with her eight markers for the squad.

Sasiporn Wongtapha, a long-time member of Thailand national team, paced her team with 18 markers alongside nine rebounds and two assists.

The Philippines will face Chinese Taipei A on Wednesday, July 10.