By Joel Reyes
Gilas Pilipinas Women ended their 2026 FIBA 3x3 World Cup campaign on a positive note, recording a 17-13 win over Italy in their final Pool C assignment on Wednesday at the Parade Square in Warsaw, Poland.
Afril Bernardino sealed the victory for the Pinay hoopers, knocking down a 2-pointer with less than a minute remaining for the final score.
The Philippines finished its World Cup stint with a 1-3 record in Pool C, having lost its first three games against Latvia, Germany, and China.
Only the top three teams in each Pool will advance to the knockout stage of the tournament.