PHNOM PENH, Cambodia – Gilas Pilipinas Women banked on its depth and speed to trounce host Cambodia, 114-54, on Wednesday at the start of their title-retention bid in the 32nd Southeast Asian Games at the Morodok Techo Elephant Hall 2.

The Pinay ballers wrested the lead for good in the second quarter and never looked back against a Cambodian side that relied almost exclusively on its naturalized players for scoring.
Five Gilas players scored in double figures with Ella Fajardo tallying 17 points and Jack Animam collecting 16 markers.
Cambodia was coming off a grueling 107-101 overtime defeat against Singapore on Tuesday, and the Philippines took advantage by pressing their opponent for majority of the game.
“That was the game plan,” said Gilas Women coach Pat Aquino, referring to the pressure defense. “I think we have the fresher legs. I think they had a hard time against Malaysia.”
The Philippines will face Singapore on Thursday to continue a stretch of six games in six days in the SEA Games.
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