Pilipinas U21 rolls past Prathet Thai U21, 125-64 (73987)Beirut, Lebanon -- 6 players scored in double figures as Pilipinas U21 never looked back and took control all the way in a wire-to-wire win against Prathet Thai U21, 125-64.
Dino Isaiah Libutaque led all scorers with 25 points and also dished out 4 assists.
Pedro Mamaril wasn't gun-shy either in his first U21 start as he chipped in 22 points in 8 of 11 shooting, 4 of 7 from outside the arc.
Lucio Fulledo was quite content in sharing the rock as he led the team in assists with 11, and with no turnovers.
Dejchana Wongthatip paced the Thais with 17 points while
Maitri Prachadham got 11 points and 9 rebounds. The Thais are now at 1-2, which puts them at 6th spot and in danger of getting eliminated early.
Meanwhile, this win by Pilipinas U21 secures them a spot in the second round. They are now sporting a spotless 4-0 record. They still have 2 games remaining in the first round; against U.A.E next week, April 15 and Singapore on April 29.
Points Leaders:
Dino Isaiah Libutaque - 25 points
Pedro Mamaril - 22 points
Clodualdo Salinel - 18 points
Rebounds Leaders:
Allan Camilo Onganon - 9 rebounds
Francois Cumba - 7 rebounds
Xavier Lena - 7 rebounds
Juvenal Delvir - 7 rebounds
Assists Leaders:
Lucio Fulledo - 11 assists
Xavier Lena - 5 assists
Dino Isaiah Libutaque - 4 assists
David Castanos - 4 assists
As mentioned earlier, our next game will be against U.A.E on April 15, 2024, 11:00pm Manila time. Again, please continue to support Pilipinas basketball.
Mabuhay ang Pilipinas!
- Leo