B. Gilas wins

Saving its best for last, Batang Gilas romped past New Zealand, 73-51, yesterday to close out its 2018 FIBA Under-17 Basketball World Cup campaign on a strong note at the Universidad Tecnológica Nacional in Santa Fe, Argentina.

Prized center Kai Sotto dominated with 22 points, 10 rebounds and four blocks while five others tallied at least seven points each as the Nationals asserted their might over the Kiwis early on and never letup.

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