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Uratex claims inaugural WPBA 3×3 title


Uratex proudly claimed the title of the inaugural champion of the Women’s PBA Invitational.

Shanda Anies and Eunique Chan took turns torching Gilas B to secure a convincing 22-15 victory and clinch the title in the revived women’s three-a-side tournament that concluded on Monday at Ayala Malls Glorietta.

Anies finished with 10 points, including the title-clinching deuce, while Chan added eight for Uratex, the no. 2 seeded team that advanced to the semifinals.

Samantha Harada and Kaye Pingol rounded out the scoring for the Dream team under the coaching of Kat Quimpo.

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In an earlier match, Uratex survived a tough challenge from former national team player Allana Lim and Angelis Resort in their semifinal encounter, securing a narrow 21-20 victory to advance to the finals.

Pingol sealed the victory with a free throw, ending the bid of the Lady Splashers, who were led by the 12 points of Lim.

Meanwhile, Gilas B pulled off a surprise upset against top-seeded Philippine Navy-Go For Gold, winning 19-15 in the other semifinal pairing to set up the title showdown with Uratex.

Mary Snow Penaranda finished with eight points in the runner-up finish for Gilas B, coached by Mark Solano.


The Scores

Uratex (22) – Anies 10, Chan 8, Harada 3, Pingol 1.

Gilas B (15) – Penaranda 8, San Juan 3, Joson 2, Domingo 2.

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