The NetScouts Basketball USA All-Stars have won both the Dong Xiang leg and the overall Four Nations tournament championship with an overall record of 7-2.The USA defeated China 66-61 in a great game in front of a sellout crowd of 6,500 partisan Chinese fans in Dong Xiang Arena. The Americans led early and held the lead by one at halftime [read more]
The NetScouts Basketball USA All-Stars have won both the Dong Xiang leg and the overall Four Nations tournament championship with an overall record of 7-2.
The USA defeated China 66-61 in a great game in front of a sellout crowd of 6,500 partisan Chinese fans in Dong Xiang Arena. The Americans led early and held the lead by one at halftime. The Chinese banked in a deep three-pointer at the buzzer to cut the margin to one, one of three banked in shots from distance on the night for the home team.
China, who was led in scoring by 65 post player Hengyu Yang with 18 points and point guard Li Wei with 12, had a good second quarter and closed the margin to just one at the half using their low post size advantage when Yang was able to score 14 of her points.
The American team won the third quarter and held the lead in the fourth to secure the victory with stingy defense and great team rebounding. The USA rebounded well despite playing this night without post player Stephanie Sension who suffered a mild concussion in Sundays win over Australia.
The visitors, who shot 40% on the night, got a good lift from Kate Thompson (6'4''-G-90) who hit 4-of-5 three-pointers and scored 14 points for the Americans who had good balance again offensively. Jacqui Kalin scored 11 and Jamie Russell added10 for the Americans. The USAs guards played good defense, initiated by Meagan Fulps, and really contributed to the rebounding effort against the bigger Chinese team. Kalin and Russell both ended with five boards.
The Americans also had stellar inside effort from Morgan Johnson, Sam Heck and Sam Ostarello who scored consecutive layups on assists by Adrian Ritchie late in the game to help seal the win. Lauren Oosdyke moved from the perimeter to play post against China with the loss of Sension and played a great game despite giving up as many as six inches at times.
The Americans take the overall title with a 7-2 record while Australia and China tie for second at 5-4, Brazil finishes fourth at 1-8.
Statistics:
USA (66): Meghan Fulps (#4) 57 PG (Santa Clara) 6 points, 3 rebounds, 1 assist, Adrian Ritchie (#5) 511 G (Green Bay) 5 points, 4 rebounds, 5 assists, Jamie Russell (#6) 58 G (Illinois State) 10 points, 5 rebounds, 1 assist, 2 steals, Jacqui Kalin (#7) 58 PG (Northern Iowa) 11 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists, Kate Thompson (6'4''-G-90) (#9) 64 F (Michigan) 14 points, 1 rebound, Sam Ostarello (#11) 62 F (Purdue) 8 points, 4 rebounds, 1 steal, Lauren Oosdyke (#12) 511 F (Northern Colorado) 3 points, 3 rebounds, Samantha Heck (#14) 62 F/C (Evansville) 7 points, 2 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal, Stephanie Sension (#15) 63 F/C (Green Bay) DNP-Injured, Morgan Johnson (#16) 65 C (Iowa) 2 points, 4 rebounds, 2 blocks, 1 steal
Earlier, Australia defeated Brazil by a score of 87-70 in a fast paced and high scoring game to close out the tournament for both squads. Australia finished at 5-4. The Gems were led by Casey Samuels who followed her outstanding performance versus the Americans with an even better game against Brazil, she scored 27 points connecting on 5-of-7 threes in the process.
The crowd of 5,000 saw a high scoring affair as the Brazilians Romona kept them in the game scoring 26 of her own. Vanessa chipped in 17 for the blue and white who were again playing short handed due to ankle injuries to their post players.
NetScouts USA All-Stars edge China to clinch Four Nations Tournament title - May 15, 2013
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China - USA NetScouts 61:66
NetScouts USA All-Stars selection capped their China tour on a high note. They defeated the hosts 66:61 to celebrate Four Nations Tournament title. Kate Thompson (6'4''-G-90) stepped up with 14 points to lead the winners.
The teams entered the court in front of a cheering crowd of 6,500 spectators. The USA team got to the better start and surged ahead in the opening quarter. China stuck around in the second period [read more]
China - USA NetScouts 61:66
NetScouts USA All-Stars selection capped their China tour on a high note. They defeated the hosts 66:61 to celebrate Four Nations Tournament title. Kate Thompson (6'4''-G-90) stepped up with 14 points to lead the winners. The teams entered the court in front of a cheering crowd of 6,500 spectators. The USA team got to the better start and surged ahead in the opening quarter. China stuck around in the second period. They narrowed the deficit at a single point at halftime. The teams stayed close throughout the third quarter. USA NetScouts got key contributions from Morgan Johnson, Sam Heck and Sam Ostarello down the stretch and eked out a tough victory at the end. Jamie Russell (5'8''-G-90) delivered 10 points, while Jacqui Kalin (5'8''-G-89, agency: Regeneracom Sports) contributed 11 points for the winners. Yang Hengyu (6'5''-F/C-95) responded with 18 points for China. Li Wei dropped 12 points in the loss. The USA finished the tournament with a 7-2 overall record. China shared the second position with Australia at 5-4.
China U19 wins the tournament in Anyuan - May 11, 2013
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China U19 wins the tournament in Anyuan with 4 teams participating. China finished with 2-1 record as well as Australian side, however beat them in the game against each other.
In Day 1 Brazil overcame China 69:61. Claudia top-scored for the winners with 14 points and Goncalves added 10. Ramona followed them with 7 points in a win. China got 13 points from Hengyu, while Yi and Gong added 12 each.
In Day 2 USA rolled over Brazil 85:47 [read more]
China U19 wins the tournament in Anyuan with 4 teams participating. China finished with 2-1 record as well as Australian side, however beat them in the game against each other. In Day 1 Brazil overcame China 69:61. Claudia top-scored for the winners with 14 points and Goncalves added 10. Ramona followed them with 7 points in a win. China got 13 points from Hengyu, while Yi and Gong added 12 each. In Day 2 USA rolled over Brazil 85:47. It was the best game of the trip for the Americans, particularly from the offensive end of the floor. Oosdyke paced all the winners with 14 points, while Samantha Heck (188-F/C) and Kate Thompson (193-G-90) nailed 12 apiece. Oliveira replied with 10 points in the losing effort and Ribeiro scored 7. China defeated Australia 64:52. Gong Li (187-F-95) top-scored for the winners with 12 points and Hengyu had 11. Hu-Ming and Sijing followed them with 8 points apiece. Mijovic replied with 12 points in defeat, while Samuels scored 10. In Day 3 Australia outscored Brazil 65:59. Samuels top-scored for the winners with 25 points, while Wilson netted 11. Macedo answered with 21 points for the team from Latin America and Claudia posted 18. China edged USA 66:53 to win the tournament. China led by four points after the first period and six at halftime. Hengyu led the way with 17 points, while Sijing and Li added 11 each. Jacqui Kalin (173-G-89, agency: Regeneracom Sports) produced 12 points in the losing effort and Russell notched 10.
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