Strong Group-Pilipinas def Malaysia, 89-54 [43rd William Jones Cup | July 17, 2024]

After overcoming a monumental challenge in the 2024 William Jones Cup, Strong Group-Pilipinas is eager to extend its unbeaten streak as it prepares to face Malaysia on Wednesday, July 17.

The team showcased incredible resilience in a hard-fought 82-74 victory over Ukraine on Monday, July 15, maintaining their flawless record in the round-robin tournament.

During the intense matchup, Chris McCullough and Kiefer Ravena emerged as the heroes for Strong Group, orchestrating an impressive 15-2 run in the final three minutes to secure the crucial win. McCullough continued to shine with a stellar performance, leading all scorers with 28 points, while Ravena demonstrated his clutch gene by contributing all 10 of his points in the fourth quarter.

With a lineup featuring standout players such as Kiefer Ravena, Jordan Heading, Rhenz Abando, and Chris McCullough, Strong Group is determined to live up to expectations as they kick off their 43rd William Jones Cup campaign against UAE.

Jordan Heading also made a significant impact for the team, delivering 24 points with 18 of those points coming in a dominant first period.

As Strong Group aims to maintain their perfect record with a 4-0 slate, all eyes will once again be on top scorer McCullough to lead the charge under the guidance of coach Charles Tiu.

The Filipinos will face a formidable Malaysian squad, currently undefeated with a 2-0 record, led by sharpshooter Chun Hong Ting, John Murry, and Joseph Obasa, a former Ateneo standout.

Don’t miss the exciting matchup between Strong Group-Pilipinas and Malaysia, scheduled for 5 pm as both teams battle for supremacy in the William Jones Cup.