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Gilas Pilipinas Women rode on a strong second half showing to bounce back from an opening day loss and deny Malaysia, 74-63, and capture their breakthrough win in the 2024 Williams Jones Cup on Sunday in Taiwan. Veteran Afril Bernardino showed the way with an all-around performance of 13 points, six rebounds, six steals, and two blocks as the Filipinas improved their slate to an even 1-1 record following a 73-60 loss to Chinese Taipei B on Saturday.
Malaysia, though, answered with a 7-3 quick run before youngster Naomi Panganiban responded with a three-pointer of her own to pick up where she left off last game. Bernardino took care of the job the rest of the way, completing a three-point play chance for a personal 5-0 run early in the fourth, sending the Patrick Aquino-mentored squad to a 63-41 advantage. There was nothing the Malaysians could do as Gilas put the seal on its first win.
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