Pilipinas U21 off to a rough start, routed by Slovakia U21, 89-104 (75380)Bratislava, Slovakia -- Pilipinas U21 starts off the consolation tournament journey with a loss against a strong Slovakia U21 team, 89-104. It was close in the first half, but a huge 3rd quarter run spelled the difference for the Slovaks, and the Pinoys never recovered. With this loss, Pinoys will start with a 0-1 win-loss card and will look to barge into win column next week against Pakistan U21, who earlier won via default against Belarus U21.
Jozef Bršel led the way for Slovakia U21 as he scored 25 points on 8-16 shooting clip and dished out 5 assists.
Vincent Matiaš and
Erik Hatrák contributed 13 points each.
For the Philippines,
June Elle paced the team with 29 points on 12 of 27 field goal shooting, while the veteran
Allan Camilo Onganon chipped in 18 points and hauled 9 rebounds.
Lucio Chiu had a decent double-double with 12 points and 11 rebounds.
As briefly mentioned above, Pilipinas U21's next game in the Consolation Tournament will be against Pakistan U21, June 1, 5:30pm, held in Manila, Philippines. See you there and support our National Teams!
Points Leaders:
June Elle - 29 points
Allan Camilo Onganon - 18 points
Lucio Chiu - 12 points
Rebounds Leaders:
Lucio Chiu - 11 rebounds
Allan Camilo Onganon - 9 rebounds
Manny Emil Ricamona - 4 rebounds
Assists Leaders:
Manny Emil Ricamona - 8 assists
Froilan Villablanca - 8 assists
Lucio Chiu - 5 assists
Mabuhay ang Pilipinas!
- Leo
Last edited by Leo (Pilipinas U21 Coach) at 06/24/2024 14:59:45