Australia celebrate title in Foshan

- April 8, 2018
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Luke Travers
Luke Travers


FINAL
China - Australia 67-91
Australia celebrate Gold in Foshan. They knocked down hosting China in the title game tonight. Luke Travers (197-G-01) provided 22 points and 8 rebounds for the champions. Wani Swaka (198-F-01) tossed in 21 points in the win. China posted a 23:17 lead after ten minutes. But Australia responded with a 21:11 rally in the second term to surge ahead. Australia unloaded 53 points in the second half and rallied to the win. Sun Haoqin (191-F-03) replied with 16 points for China.
3-4 Place
Philippines - New Zealand 60-76
New Zealand stepped onto the pedestal in Foshan. They edged Philippines to claim Bronze medals. Marvin Williams-Dunn (170-PG-01) posted 17 points to lead the winners. New Zealand used a 24:7 run in the second term to take a 21-point halftime lead. Philippines narrowed the gap in the second half but could not avoid the loss. Mitchell Dance (190-SG-01) had 16 points in the victory. Terrence Fortea (180-PG-01) had 18 points for Philippines.

5-6 Place
Japan - South Korea 63-75
South Korea overcame Japan to finish fifth in the championship. Moon Jeonghyeon (190-F-01) produced 25 points and 14 rebounds in the victory. South Korea grabbed a 32:27 halftime lead. They followed with a 27:15 run in the third term to clear off for good. Cha Minseok (199-C-01) had 13 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. Keisei Tominaga (180-G-01) had 18 points for Japan.

7-8 Place
Lebanon - Iran 82-95
Iran wrapped up the campaign on a winning note. They topped Lebanon to earn the 7th position. Jalal Agha (205-C-01) provided 27 points to lead the winners. Iran unloaded 30 points in the second period to take a 10-point halftime lead. Iran unleashed 46 points in the second half and raced to the win. Matin Aghajanpour (199-PF-01) had 22 points and 13 rebounds in the victory. Rayan Zanbaka (189-SG-01) responded with 21 points for Lebanon.

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