Exactly 2 years ago: The Philippines won a game in FIBA World Cup vs Senegal. 79-81.

Gilas Pilipinas defeats Senegal in overtime to give the country its first victory at the FIBA World Cup in 40 years.

It was a 40-year wait, but Gilas Pilipinas has finally earned a victory on the world stage.

The Philippines had to finish without naturalized center Andray Blatche, who fouled out with under two minutes left with 18 points. Cebuano big man June Mar Fajardo had the game of his lifetime with 15 points and 9 rebounds (4 offensive), as he emerged as the center the country had been longing for.

The win was the Philippines’ first at the World Cup since July 12, 1974 when they defeated Central African Republic 87-86.

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