Elizabeth Means tried to play through a right shoulder injury, but her efforts were not enough as Gilas Pilipinas Women bowed to two French teams in the group stage of the 2026 FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series–Jinan Stop on Saturday at Jinan Cunac Mall in China.
Means sustained the injury in a case of friendly fire during the qualifying draw.
Gilas Women and Manila Gilas met in a win-or-go-home clash after both Philippine squads cruised past Vietnam in their respective qualifying games.
With 1:24 remaining and Gilas holding a 15-11 lead, Means attempted to fight through a screen set by Tin Cayabyab, but the collision injured her shoulder.
Despite the setback, Gilas completed a 19-14 victory behind Mikka Cacho’s six points. Camille Clarin and Tantoy Ferrer added five points each, while Means chipped in four.
For Manila Gilas, Ann Pingol and Cayabyab scored five points apiece, while Sam Harada and Kaye Pingol contributed two each.
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Reduced to just three healthy players, the Philippines was overwhelmed by France, 21-8. Marie Milapie led the French side with nine points, while Marie Mané and Laetitia Guapo chipped in five apiece.
The injury-plagued Filipinas then suffered another defeat in their do-or-die game, falling to France U25, 21-14. Yohana Ewodo starred with 11 points and four rebounds, while Samantha Peytour added eight points.
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Clarin and Cacho combined for 11 points in the loss to France U25.
Gilas Women now shifts its focus to the Batam stop, which will be held from July 23 to 24.
