Gilas women sweep Pinoyliga

MANILA, Philippines — Gilas Pilipinas women primed up for a big stint abroad by completing a championship sweep in the inaugural women’s tournament of the Pinoyliga Cup at the Enderun Colleges Gym.

Afril Bernardino was hailed as tournament MVP following her steady performance capped by a complete line of 11 points, six rebounds, three steals and two blocks in their 88-79 win against Army Altama in the final match.

Kate Bobadilla and Janine Pontejos had 19 and 18 points while anchor Jack Animam had 11 rebounds plus six points, three assists and three steals.

Gilas women, under the watch of program director and head coach Pat Aquino, previously bested Enderun and Far Eastern U. The Lady Tamaraws took home the bronze medal after an 83-53 win over the Lady Titans.