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Showing posts with label 2014 FIBA Asia U-18 Championship. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 2014 FIBA Asia U-18 Championship. Show all posts

Monday, August 25, 2014

Batang Gilas defeats Malaysia, to face Chinese Taipei in FIBA Asia U-18 quarters

The Philippine national youth team turned back a tough challenge from Southeast Asian rival Malaysia, 72-69, to close the second round of the FIBA Asia Under-18 Championship on Sunday (Monday morning PHL time) in Doha, Qatar.

San Beda Red Cubs guard Joshua Caracut nailed the game-winning three-pointer with 24 seconds left to give the Philippines the hard-earned win.

Sunday, August 24, 2014

Batang Gilas suffers 42-point defeat vs China in FIBA Asia U-18 tilt

The Philippine national youth team, Batang Gilas, got a rude awakening against powerhouse China, 91-49, in the second round of the FIBA Asia Under-18 Championship on Saturday in Doha, Qatar.

A day after a thrilling victory over the host nation, Batang Gilas suffered a beatdown at the hands of the perennial Asian champion. 

The Philippines was still in striking distance after the opening quarter, trailing by just seven points, 22-15.

Saturday, August 23, 2014

Batang Gilas downs host Qatar in FIBA Asia U-18 tilt

The Philippine national youth basketball team mounted an epic fourth quarter comeback hand host Qatar a heartbreaking 81-79 defeat in the second round of the FIBA Asia Under-18 Championship in Doha.

Batang Gilas came back from a whopping 15-point deficit in the final period behind booming three-pointers and some excellent play in the clutch.

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