 |
| From SBP's Facebook page |
By Dugout Philippines
MEDAN--Batang Gilas bucked a surprise first half deficit to turn back Thailand, 86-49, in the championship game of the SEABA U18 Championship on Thursday night.
The RP Youth squad found themselves in an uncharted zone as Thailand went on an 11-0 run spanning the first two quarters to go up, 26-17.
But they ended the second period on a 31-6 rally to blow the game wide open and never looked back en route to a successful defense of their youth basketball title and a place in next year's FIBA Asia U18 Championship in India.
Josh Sinclair once again led Batang Gilas, which ended their campaign with a full 6-0 sweep, with 15 points, six rebounds, one assist, and one block.
Ponsatorn Tabtim scored 14 markers and six boards for Thailand.
Box Scores:
Philippines 86-Sinclair 15, Mamuyac 14, Bahio 12, Nelle 11, Tibayan 11, Yu 9, Mendoza 8, Gozum 4, Flores 2, Alfaro 0, Lee 0
Thailand 49-Tabtim 14, Suwan 7, Leelaphitakul 6, Limjittakorn 6, Jaimsawad 6, Sonsem 6, Phithak 2, Banchathon 2, Pamanee 0, Samakpong 0, Sapakong 0, Ruangsutham 0
Quarterscores: 17-19, 48-32, 73-39, 86-49
Follow the site on Twitter: @DugoutPH
.jpg)
