Strong Group-Pilipinas def Ukraine NT, 82-74 [43rd William Jones Cup | July 15, 2024]

Fresh off another dominating performance, Strong Group-Pilipinas looks to continue their impressive run in the 43rd William Jones Cup as they face off against Ukraine on Monday, July 15.

After a convincing victory over Australia’s BSBL Guardians, where they controlled the game from start to finish with a final score of 91-69, the Filipinos are riding high on confidence.

Led by the explosive Chris McCullough, who scored a game-high 23 points in just 22 minutes, Strong Group displayed their offensive firepower once again.

Additionally, the contributions of big men Ange Kouame and Tajuan Agee in the paint were crucial, as they added 16 and 14 points, respectively.

With a perfect 2-0 record so far, Strong Group-Pilipinas is determined to maintain their winning streak against Ukraine. The team is focused on securing their third consecutive victory in the tournament and keeping their record unblemished.

On the other hand, Ukraine suffered a tough loss to Chinese Taipei-Blue in their first game, falling short with a score of 83-58. Their offense struggled, with only Rostyslav Novitskyi reaching double-digit scoring with 11 points in the 25-point defeat.

As Strong Group-Pilipinas gears up to face Ukraine at 5 pm, fans can expect another thrilling game as both teams aim for victory in the competitive William Jones Cup.