Gilas Youth absorbed their second loss in three days, as Team Philippines now heads to the qualification round for the quarterfinals after finishing 1-2 in Group B play.
Gilas Pilipinas Youth now face the long road ahead in the FIBA U16 Asia Cup.
A slow start proved costly as head coach LA Tenorio and his wards absorbed a 85-54 beatdown at the hands of New Zealand, closing their Group B play on Tuesday, September 2.
Jhello Lumague and Jhustin Hallare combined for 24 points, but Team Philippines (1-2) suffered their second loss in three days and are are now relegated to the qualification round for the quarterfinals stage where they will meet the second-place team from Group A.
Gilas Youth's lone victory in the tournament thus far came with a 65-50 win against Indonesia on Monday, September 1
Meanwhile, Liam Keogh fired 17 points while Lawson Pryor added 15 markers in just 19 minutes for the 3-0 New Zealand squad, who swept Group B and claimed an automatic quarterfinal spot.
(With reports from Pao Ambat)
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