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Kacey dela Rosa of the Philippines in action against Colombia in the FIBA Women's World Cup Qualifying Tournament, March 17, 2026 at the Astroballe in Lyon, France. FIBA photo

Kacey dela Rosa of the Philippines in action against Colombia in the FIBA Women's World Cup Qualifying Tournament, March 17, 2026 at the Astroballe in Lyon, France.

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FIBA Women's World Cup Qualifying Tournament

Paige Javier

ABS-CBN News

<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1773761478467Gilas Women 7.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Kacey dela Rosa of the Philippines in action against Colombia in the FIBA Women&#x27;s World Cup Qualifying Tournament, March 17, 2026 at the Astroballe in Lyon, France. FIBA photo" width="960"/>Kacey dela Rosa of the Philippines in action against Colombia in the FIBA Women&#x27;s World Cup Qualifying Tournament, March 17, 2026 at the Astroballe in Lyon, France. FIBA photo</div>MANILA (UPDATED) -- The Gilas Pilipinas Women exited the FIBA Women&#x27;s World Cup Qualifying Tournament on a high note.The Philippines pulled away for a 74-59 triumph over world No. 19 Colombia on Tuesday night (Manila time) at the Astroballe in Lyon, France, for a breakthrough win in the competition.A loss to South Korea on Sunday had dashed the Gilas Women&#x27;s hopes of advancing to the World Cup, but they made sure that they would not go home empty-handed.<div><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/basketball/2026/3/15/gilas-women-absorb-fourth-straight-loss-in-fiba-world-cup-qualifiers-2258">READ: Gilas Women absorb fourth straight loss in FIBA World Cup qualifiers</a></div>Kacey dela Rosa submitted a dominant 25-point, 19-rebound double-double, while Sumayah Sugapong added 21 points for the Philippines.&quot;Being on this stage is an incredible honor and a vital learning experience for the national program. I also want to thank my players. I&#x27;m so proud of them for doing a good job today,&quot; Gilas Women head coach Patrick Aquino said during the post-game press conference. &quot;We talked about our energy, it was lacking in the first half. The numbers we weren&#x27;t getting it. We just told one another, we&#x27;re gonna make history if we win this game. And I think the girls woke up and played that well,&quot; he explained of their performance in the second half en route to the victory. The Gilas Women had trailed 40-33 at the half but turned things around in the third quarter, where they held Colombia to just seven points.A 23-12 fourth quarter completed the comeback for the Philippines, who finished the tournament with a 1-4 win-loss record.&quot;I think everybody is just super happy, super proud to come out of this tournament with a win. I think it&#x27;s huge not only for the girls sitting in the locker room and the coaches, but everybody watching back home in the Philippines, even in the United states,&quot; Sugapong said. &quot;I think we did a lot for our country. I think we represented well. I think we will be able to go home on a good note,&quot; she added. Jenifer Munoz led Colombia with 11 points. Colombia finished the tournament without a win.

The Gilas Pilipinas Women exited the FIBA Women's World Cup Qualifying Tournament on a high note.

The Gilas Pilipinas Women exited the FIBA Women's World Cup Qualifying Tournament on a high note.

Gilas Women end World Cup qualifiers with big win over Colombia

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Gilas Women end World Cup qualifiers with big win over Colombia

Paige Javier,

ABS-CBN News

Published March 17, 2026 11:41 PM PHT

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Updated March 18, 2026 11:41 AM PHT

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