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Gilas Women routed by South Korea

Published Jul 18, 2025 09:37 pm

At A Glance

  • Gilas Pilipinas poured it all but South Korea was just a different beast as the Filipina dribblers bowed to their regional rivals, 104-71, in their battle for a semifinal spot in the 2025 FIBA Women's Asia Cup at the Shenzhen Sports Center in China Friday, July 18.
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Gilas Pilipinas poured it all but South Korea was just a different beast as the Filipina dribblers bowed to their regional rivals, 104-71, in their battle for a semifinal spot in the 2025 FIBA Women’s Asia Cup at the Shenzhen Sports Center in China Friday, July 18.
The Nationals got off to a strong opening but lost their steam in the next few minutes as the Koreans unleashed two huge runs – a 13-0 blitz in the first quarter and a 29-16 outburst in the second frame – that left the Filipinas behind as they put the momentum on their side until the final buzzer.
The No. 44 Gilas, though, has its shot to improve its finish in a classification match for fifth to sixth places versus the No. 26 New Zealand this Saturday, July 19, at 1:30 p.m.
With its win, the No. 14 South Korea arranged a semis clash against No. 2 Australia, while the other semis pairing features reigning champion No. 4 China and No. 9 Japan, which advanced to the Final Four after a 77-62 win over the Kiwis.
“This is a learning stage again for us, just trying to jumpstart the program again with our youth players, and hopefully, by learning how the game is played here in FIBA, I think we’ll be more ready and be a successful team in the future,” said Gilas head coach Pat Aquino.
“I’m just happy to be here… this tournament really helps me a lot to grow and learn for the future [of Gilas],” Kacey Dela Rosa said.
Naomi Panganiban came out big for Gilas as she registered 19 points, four rebounds, three assists, and two steals, while Vanessa De Jesus scored 15. Louna Ozar and Dela Rosa backed them up with 10 points apiece.
Last game’s best player Jack Animam was pushed to her limits against the heavyweights inside the paint and was limited to three points, seven rebounds, two assists, and three steals.
Versatile forward Haeran Lee steered the Koreans with 24 points, while Jihyun Park chipped in 15. Former WNBA player Park Ji-su contributed 14 points, seven rebounds, three assists, three steals and two blocks.
Elite guard Kang Yoolim also turned heads with 21 points as the Koreans boosted their medal bid after missing out the podium last edition in Australia.
Prior to their exit, the Nationals endured a 115-39 demolition from Australia and an 85-82 setback to Japan. They took their first win in the biennial meet after surviving the gritty Lebanon, 73-70.

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