Philippines triumphs anew at SEABA U-16 Championship

The Philippine Under-16 basketball team swept through the second SEABA Under-16 Championship by routing Singapore 85-44, Thursday at Yogyakarta, Indonesia, booking their ticket to the 2013 FIBA Asia Under-16 Championship in Iran.

End of Q4, Fulltime: Pilipinas Vs Singapore (85 - 44), Pilipinas Juara Seaba U16 2013, Livestats http://t.co/slDQUWjDpJ , #seabaU16

— Perbasi Indonesia (@perbasi_ina) July 18, 2013

Congratulations team Philippines for winning & sweeping all games @ the 2nd SEABA U16 Championships 2013!!! #SEABAU16 #SEABA

— SEA Games (News) (@time_sports) July 18, 2013

Ateneo Blue Eaglet Jolo Mendoza was named tournament MVP.

The Philippine contingent previously routed Indonesia 87-52, edged Malaysia 76-72, and thumped Thailand 82-58. Entering their final assignment, their opponent, Singapore, had not won a single match, which help explains the lop-sided final score.

In 2011, the Philippines similarly swept through their four games to cop the gold. - AMD, GMA News