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Kacey dela Rosa and Afril Bernardino present the best way as Gilas Ladies full the 20-team solid of the FIBA 3×3 World Cup to be staged in Poland in June
MANILA, Philippines – For the primary time in eight years, Gilas Pilipinas Ladies are by means of to the FIBA 3×3 World Cup.
Kacey dela Rosa dominated and propelled the Philippines to a commanding 21-10 win over host Singapore within the do-or-die match of the World Cup qualifiers on the OCBC Sq. on Sunday, April 12.
Dela Rosa outscored the complete Singaporean crew, ending with 11 factors as Gilas Ladies accomplished the 20-team solid for the worldwide 3×3 basketball showdown to be staged in Warsaw, Poland, in June.
On fireplace from the get-go, Dela Rosa scored 5 factors in a blazing 10-4 begin — a lead that the Filipinas by no means relinquished earlier than they wrapped up the match with slightly below 40 seconds left.
Afril Bernardino sealed the win with a pair of free throws, returning to the World Cup after representing the nation within the 2018 version along with Jack Animam, Janine Pontejos, and Gemma Miranda.
“I don’t really feel outdated due to them,” stated Bernardino, the oldest within the squad at 30 years outdated, of her teammates. “I can’t think about that I’m nonetheless right here taking part in with the younger ballers within the Philippines.”
“They’re giving me an opportunity to play with them, I really feel younger. I loved taking part in and representing the Philippines. Proud that we received the slot within the FIBA World Cup this yr.”
Bernardino completed with 6 factors, whereas Mikka Cacho equipped 4 factors as Gilas Ladies bounced again after lacking their first World Cup shot following a 21-16 loss to Lithuania within the semifinals.
It was additionally redemption for the Philippines after it absorbed a 21-19 defeat to Singapore within the pool stage.
This month has confirmed momentous for Gilas Ladies, who’re coming off a historic silver end within the FIBA 3×3 Asia Cup per week in the past. – Rappler.com

