SPORTS: Gilas Pilipinas Claimed Their First Win Against The Host Team Chinese Taipei

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Gilas Pilipinas outlasted the host team Chinese Taipei, 77-69 in the 2015 William Jones Cup at Xin Zhuang Gym in Taiwan.

Terrenece Romeo had a huge 2nd quarter and surprised everyone especially the home team. He scored 18 points to lead all scorers  and hit a three pointer with 2:20 remaining to turn on a one possession lead into 6 points advantage for gilas.

After leading by as much as 21 points at 47-28, Gilas was outscored 23-7 in third quarter as Chinese Taipei tied the count at 54 entering the fourth period.

The Taiwanese inched to within 73-67 but Romeo showed no fear and attacked the defenders for a scoop shot, Castro then scored on a breakaway lay-up to push Gilas' lead to 77-67 with under a minute to go.

Gilas Pilipinas will next face South Korea tomorrow, August 31.