2nd half surge from Pilipinas breaks the halftime deadlock, 77-57
Calbayog City, Attendance: 24,683
Playing with more effort, the Philippines delivered a commanding second-half performance to claim a 77–57 victory over Lebanon, overcoming a sluggish start with relentless defense and balanced scoring.
After a tight first half that ended 28–28, the Filipinos exploded for 49 points in the final two quarters, suffocating Lebanon with defensive intensity. The Philippines outscored their opponents 49–29 in the second half, pulling away for a decisive 20-point win in front of a raucous Calbayog City crowd.
Every Filipino player who saw minutes contributed to the win, with eight players scoring at least four points. Coach’s emphasis on hustle and rebounding paid off as the team’s energy level noticeably surpassed Lebanon’s in the final stretch.
Sa biyernes, after the training update, we will be facing China sa Semifinals ng Asia Championship. It will be played in a neutral arena kahit na tayo ang nakalagay na homecourt. I know most teams are already on vacation pero sana ay maganda pa rin ang GS ng ating mga bata.
Maraming salamat sa lahat ng patuloy na sumusuporta. Laban Pilipinas!
Points:
Villarivera 16pts
Moleno 13pts
Fulgencio 12pts
Rebounds:
Moleno 14rebs
Arcega 13rebs
Marquese 8rebs
Assists:
Querubin 4asts
Lemoncito 2asts
Last edited by Mad-Rad at 10/7/2025 1:05:11 PM