Flowlish Gunma rules Manila Hustle 3x3 Season 4

Japan’s Flowlish Gunma reigned supreme in the fourth season of Manila Hustle 3x3, pulling off a 17–11 victory over Uratex Dream in the women’s finals on Sunday at the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall.

Canadian Olympian and Manila Hustle MVP Saicha Grant-Allen anchored Flowish Gunma’s championship run, finishing with eight points, four rebounds, and three assists. She capped her stellar performance with the game-sealing layup with 12 seconds remaining.

Misa Yokoi chipped in seven points as Flowish Gunma—also bannered by Nami Niita and Hosoka Harayama—claimed the $4,000 cash prize and earned a coveted berth in the FIBA 3x3 Women’s Series Shanghai Stop slated in May.

Local side Uratex Dream, composed of Afril Bernardino, Kaye Pingol, Sam Harada, and Li Renzhu, settled for runner-up honors and took home $2,500.

Thailand’s CT Tigers secured third place after overpowering Gilas Pilipinas Stars, 21–11, to bring home $1,500.

—JKC, GMA Integrated News