Japan, New Zealand, China and Australia enter semis in Bengaluru

Group A

Japan - Taiwan 82-49
Japan thumped Taiwan to advance into the next round in India. Sakura Noguchi (181-C-01) provided 18 points and 7 rebounds to lead the effort. Japan accumulated a 47:20 halftime advantage. They used a 20:13 run in the fourth frame to secure the win. Yuki Shuto (167-SF-01) produced 11 points for Japan. Ting Chih-Jung (178-01) answered with 14 points for Taiwan.

New Zealand - Thailand 80-52
New Zealand entered the semifinal stage in the championship as they topped Thailand today. Paris Lokotui (182-F-01) provided 19 points and 9 rebounds in the win. New Zealand accumulated a 37:21 halftime lead. They added 43 points in the second half to seal the victory. Sharne Pupuke-Robati (180-F-01) tossed in 16 points and collected 15 rebounds for the winners. Pitchayapa Phuekraksa (165-F-03) replied with 14 points for Thailand.

China - South Korea 72-57
China rallied past South Korea to stay in title race in Bengaluru. Yutong Liu (192-C-01) produced 17 points and 21 rebounds in the victory. China piled up a 43:29 halftime lead. They maintained the pressure throughout the second half and raced to the win. Zhou Jing (173-F-03) netted 13 points and grabbed 13 rebounds for China. Na Geumbi (166-G-01) and Eom Seoi (176-F-01) provided 12 points each for South Korea.

Australia - Hong Kong 123-29
Australia eased into the semifinal stage as they fired past Hong Kong. Six players scored in double digits for the winners. Nnenna Emma-Nnopu (182-F/C-01) and Ashlee Hannan (192-C-01) produced 16 points each to lead the effort. Australia piled up a 63:16 halftime lead. They held Hong Kong to just 13 points in the second half to ice the win. Georgia Amoore (167-G-01) had 17 points in the victory. Yat-Hei Yeung replied with 5 points for Hong Kong.