Though already assured of the title, Strong Group-Pilipinas ended their 44th William Jones Cup in style.
Strong Group-Pilipinas did not need Andre Roberson to complete the sweep of the 44th William Jones Cup Sunday, July 20.
Even without the former Oklahoma City Thunder, Strong Group turned it up in the third period to drub United Arab Emirates, 87-62, at the Xinzhuang Gymnasium in New Taipei City, Taiwan.
After a so-so start, the PH dribblers slowly gained steam and extend their unbeaten run to eight games and make their second consecutive championship official.
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Against Bahrain Saturday, Roberson churned out 25 points and 14 rebounds in a stellar game that saw him drop eight points in a 14-0 run in the fourth period that set the tables up for the breakaway win that assured the Filipinos of the trophy.
Sans Roberson this time against UAE, Tajuan Agee was at the center of the SGA with 20 points, five rebounds and four assists.
Kiefer Ravena backstopped Agee with 13 points and nine assists, while Ian Miller and DJ Fenner chipped in 12 points apiece.
Dave Ildefonso added 10 points, four rebounds, two assists and a steal for the Philippine squad, whose offense and defense bit only in the final 20 minutes of action where they outscored their foes, 50-26.
After the break, SGA came out with guns ablaze and even bombarded UAE harder in the fourth period, 25-10, to ensure their victory and subdue its eighth straight foe.