Gilas women write history with first SEA Games basketball gold

For the first time in Southeast Asian Games history, the Philippines ruled the women's basketball competition after the Gilas Pilipinas Women topped Thailand 91-71 in the gold medal game on Tuesday night at the Mall of Asia Arena.

It was a long road to the top for the Filipinas, who missed out on the podium in the past two editions of the SEA Games but finally broke through playing in front of their countrymen. But the Philippines started the third quarter with 7 unanswered points, capped by a booming 3-pointer by Pontejos, to regain control of the game, 52-43. Frances Cabinbin took over from there, breaking down Thailand's defense to drop off passes to Animam inside the paint, before scoring a bucket of her own.

Philippines Latest News, Philippines Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

SEA Games: Gilas women gain crucial win over Malaysia in hunt for gold
Source: ABSCBNNews - 🏆 5. / 83 Read more »

Gilas Women dethrone Malaysia, win away from historic SEA Games goldGilas Pilipinas Women dethrone Malaysia in comeback fashion to move one win away from the gold! SEAGames2019 🇵🇭
Source: rapplerdotcom - 🏆 4. / 86 Read more »

SEA Games: 3rd-quarter surge keys Gilas win vs Toroman, Indonesia
Source: ANCALERTS - 🏆 26. / 50 Read more »

Pilipinas higit 250 na ang medalya sa SEA GamesDi wew
Source: ABSCBNNews - 🏆 5. / 83 Read more »

Pinoy 'hero surfer' wagi ng ginto sa SEA Games
Source: ABSCBNNews - 🏆 5. / 83 Read more »

Surfing champ Roger Casugay named flag bearer in SEA Games 2019 closingAfter his inspiring story went viral, Roger Casugay earns the honor to lead the Philippine contingent in the SEAGames2019 closing ceremonies! 🇵🇭
Source: rapplerdotcom - 🏆 4. / 86 Read more »