Gilas Pilipinas U18 lost to Jordan by 6
Gilas Pilipinas Youth (Under 18) lost to host Jordan, 62-56 in their 2nd game of the 2024 FIBA U18 Asia Cup held in Amman, Jordan.
Mark Esperanza led Philippines with 14 points along with 3 rebounds and 6 assists. Wilhalm Cabonilas scored 9 points and grabbed 5 rebounds.
John Earl Medina and Louis Perez with 6 points each.
Close game between these two teams as they ended the half, 36-34 with host Jordan leading by just 2 points. In the 3rd quarter, Gilas Pilipinas Youth was held to just 6 points but Jordan only scored 9 points.
Jordan outrebounded Philippines, 58-38. Gilas Pilipinas U18 shot just 13.9% from the three-point line (5 out of 36).
Gilas Pilipinas under 18 team coached by Josh Reyes currently with a 1-1 record. Next game will be against New Zealand on Sept 4. View Gilas Pilipinas Youth Schedule for FIBA U18 Asia Cup 2024
Game Scores:
Philippines 56 – Esperanza 14, Cabonilas 9, Medina 6, Perez 6, Burgos 5, Manding 5, Esteban 4, Figueroa 4, Lorenzo 3, Ludovice 0, Santos 0.
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