AS expected, the Philippines defeated Thailand, 86-49, on Thursday to capture the 2016 Seaba Under-18 Championship in Medan, Indonesia.
Joshua Sinclair had 15 points, while Gian Mamuyac finished with 14 points for Batang Gilas, which completed a sweepl of their six games in the tournament.
John Bahio finished with a double-double of 12 points and 13 rebounds for the Philippines.
The Batang Gilas cagers trailed 17-19 in the first period but outscored the Thais, 31-13, in the second period to post a commanding 48-32 halftime lead.
Following the Seaba victory, the Philippines will now compete in the Fiba-Asia Under-18 Championship in July in Iran.
The scores:
Philippines (86) - Sinclair 15, Mamuyac 14, Bahio 12, Tibayan 11, Nelle 11, Yu 9, Mendoza 8, Gozum 4, Flores 2, Madrigal 0, Alfaro 0, Lee 0.
Thailand (49) - Tabtim 14, Suwan 7, Limjittakorn 6, Leelaphipatkul 6, Jaimsawad 6, Sonsem 6, Tanrattana 2, Banchathon 2, Sapakong 0, Pamanee 0, Samakpong 0, Ruangsutham 0.
Quarters: 17-19, 48-32, 73-39, 86-49.
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