Gilas Women’s Afril Bernardino in action against Hungary in the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup Pre-Qualifiers in Rwanda. Photo from FIBA.MANILA — Gilas Pilipinas Women were sent crashing back down to earth in their second game in the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup Pre-Qualifying Tournament.

After opening their campaign with a close heartbreaker against Brazil, the Nationals were drubbed by Hungary, 97-60, during their early Wednesday morning faceoff in Rwanda.

Afril Bernardino was one of the few bright spots as he had 11 points, six rebounds, and four steals, while closely following her was Ella Fajardo who finished with 10 markers, two boards, and one dime.

Already trailing by nine after the first 10 minutes of gameplay, the Filipina dribblers absorbed a 28-to-10 second-quarter beating from their opponents. This resulted in Gilas eventually facing a 39-point disadvantage later in the game despite a slightly better showing in the second half. 

Also vital in Hungary’s win was their height advantage which was clearly seen in their rebounding dominance, 57 to Gilas’ 24. 

Gilas Pilipinas Women’’s Ella Fajardo against Hungary in the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup Pre-Qualifiers. Photo from FIBA.The Philippines also only shot 34.4% from the field in comparison to their counterpart’s 48.7%. 

Another thing to be noted was Jack Animam as after delivering a massive 18-point, 21-rebound game against Brazil, she was limited to six points and one rebound after seeing 23:57 minutes of action.

The scores:

Hungary 97 – Torok 25, Dubei 13, Lelik 13, Dombai 9, Angyal 8, Toth 8, Kiss 6, Hatar 6, Kanyasi 4, Studer 4, Miklos 1, Varga 0.

Philippines 60 – Bernardino 11, Fajardo 10, Panganiban 9, Dela Rosa 9, Animam 6, Berberabe 5, Ozar 4, Yumul 3, Castillo 3, Nolasco 0, Pontejos 0.

Quarterscores: 23-14, 51-24, 75-44, 97-60