Courtesy: Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas/ Facebook
Stefanie Berberafe anchored Gilas Pilipinas Women’s third-quarter blitz to roll past Hong Kong, 90-73, and march on to the Asian Games women’s basketball quarterfinals on Sunday at the Aichi International Arena.
The Philippines kept its Group B record spotless at 2-0.
The Nationals formally sealed their spot in the next round after Japan annihilated Kazakhstan, 88-23, to also stay unbeaten in two games.
Berberabe paced Gilas Women with 21 points plus five rebounds, leading three more teammates in double-digit scoring.
Afril Bernardino put up 17 markers and 11 boards, Jhaz Joson had 15 points, and Camille Malagar added 14.
It was a tight battle for the Philippines in the first two quarters until Berberabe caught fire in the second half.
Her three-pointer at the start of the fourth period sparked a run that ultimately kept Hong Kong at bay.
Gilas Women will next clash with Japan on Tuesday, September 22 for the group lead.
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