Recap of Day 2 in Division B

Group A

Philippines - Maldives 144-22
Philippines outclassed the Maldives with an overwhelming scoreline of 144-22 in their matchup. The Philippine team showcased their exceptional defensive skills, recording a remarkable 47 steals, while their opponents struggled with a staggering 71 turnovers. Leading the charge for the Philippines was Sophia Canindo (175-SF-2007), who contributed an impressive stat line of 21 points, 4 rebounds, 6 assists, and a staggering 12 steals, earning her an index rating of 36. Ryan Nair (170-PG-2007) also played a crucial role for the Philippines, contributing 13 points, 3 rebounds, 4 assists, and 6 steals. Kalsam Nimal (155-SF-2009) scored 9 points and 9 rebounds for the Maldives. With this victory, the Philippines extended their perfect record with their second consecutive win, while the Maldives faced their second loss of the tournament.

Hong Kong - Jordan 67-64
In a tightly contested matchup, Hong Kong secured a narrow victory over Jordan with a final score of 67-64. Hong Kong turned the tide in the crucial third quarter, outscoring Jordan 24-13, which ultimately proved to be the deciding factor. Kam Tsz (165-SG-2007) led the scoring for Hong Kong with an impressive 22 points and 4 assists, while Tai Yan (180-C-2007) delivered a dominant performance with 18 points and a remarkable 16 rebounds, earning him the MVP title for the game with an index rating of 27. For Jordan, Zena Alkarain (173-G-2007) led the charge with 27 points, 7 rebounds, and 6 assists, while Hoor Alkarain recorded a double-double with 12 points, 10 rebounds, and 5 assists. With this win, Hong Kong improved their record to 1-1 in the tournament, while Jordan suffered their first loss in two games.

Group B

Singapore - Guam 71-60
Singapore started their tournament campaign on a positive note with a 71-60 victory over Guam. The win marked a successful opener for Singapore, while Guam suffered their first loss. Yeoh Leshane (167-F-2007) played a pivotal role for Singapore, contributing 16 points and an impressive 13 rebounds. Toe Chrystal (162-SF-2007) added 15 points and 3 rebounds, while Lock Madelin (160-PG-2007) recorded 12 points, 7 rebounds, and 6 assists. For Guam, Jia Peters (175-F-2007) stood out with a strong performance, scoring 21 points, grabbing 12 rebounds, and dishing out 4 assists. Singapore's well-rounded effort and effective play led them to the win, while Guam will look to bounce back in their next game.



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