Division A. Day 4 in Amman

Kokoro Tanaka

New Zealand - Japan 49-87
Japan outgunned New Zealand to improve at 3-1 record in Amman. New Zealand eked oud a 20-19 lead after ten minutes. But Japan responded with a strong rally in the next periods. They sank 52 points in the second half to ease to the win. Kokoro Tanaka (171-SG-2006) and Iroha Higashi (159-G-2005) produced 16 points each for Japan. Maia Jones (179-SG-2005) answered with 15 points for New Zealand.

Australia - India 104-34
Australia claimed the third straight win at the championship. They overcame India to stay undefeated. Australia dominated from start to finish. They established a 50-20 halftime lead. Australia held their opponents to just 14 points in the second half and marched to the win. Lulu Laditan posted 17 points, while Monique Bobongie added 15 points in the win. Manmeet Kaur answered with 8 points for India.



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