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After trailing by one level late within the third quarter, Robust Group-Pilipinas finishes the sport on a large 43-7 run to maintain its unblemished report intact within the 2024 William Jones Cup
MANILA, Philippines – There’s nonetheless no stopping Chris McCullough and the remainder of Robust Group-Pilipinas within the 2024 William Jones Cup.
Because of its large second-half rampage, Robust Group remained undefeated in 4 video games following an 89-54 annihilation of Malaysia on Wednesday, July 17, on the Xinzhuang Gymnasium in Taiwan.
For the fourth recreation in a row, McCullough topscored for the Filipinos with 16 factors, whereas Rhenz Abando turned in his best efficiency but of the match with a double-double of 14 factors and 10 rebounds.
Large males Tajuan Agee and Ange Kouame contributed 12 and 11 factors apiece, whereas Filipino-American guard DJ Fenner poured in 10 for the Philippines.
After seeing its double-digit lead within the first half flip right into a one-point drawback within the third interval, 46-47, Robust Group completed the quarter in type with a fiery 13-1 blast for a 59-48 edge heading into the ultimate body.
Three consecutive lengthy bombs by RJ Abarrientos, Kouame, and Dave Ildefonso within the early goings of the fourth quarter then ignited a whopping 30-6 Robust Group rally because the Filipinos completed the match with their greatest lead at 35 factors.
Abarrientos, the third total decide within the 2024 PBA Draft, racked up 9 factors, 5 rebounds, and 12 assists, whereas Ildefonso, the No. 5 choice in the identical draft, completed with 8 markers.
On the opposite facet, Malaysia was led by John Murry, who exploded for 25 factors within the dropping trigger.
Former Ateneo overseas student-athlete Joseph Obasa – who suited up for the Blue Eagles in UAAP Season 86 – backstopped Murry with 13 factors.
Robust Group goals to proceed its dominant run when it battles Future Sports activities USA at 1 pm on Thursday, July 18.
The Filipinos are at the moment tied with Chinese language Taipei-Blue on the prime spot with an an identical 4-0 slate.
The workforce with one of the best report on the finish of the one round-robin match brings dwelling the elusive title.
The Scores
Philippines 89 – McCullough 16, Abando 14, Agee 12, Fenner 12, Kouame 11, Abarrientos 9, Ildefonso 8, Heading 4, Ravena 3, Ynot 2, Chiu 0.
Malaysia 54 – Murry 25, Obasa 13, Bosango 6, Hou 3, Wong 3, Ting 2, Kuek 2, Yiang 0, Lee 0, Zi Fueng 0, Lee 0, Ragu 0.
Quarters: 21-11, 40-36, 59-48, 89-54.
– Rappler.com
