Japan and Australia advancing to the Finals of Division A

7-8 Place

Syria - Samoa 50-72
In the seventh-place game, Samoa defeated Syria with a final score of 72-50. L'Oreal Hiko (177-F-2007) and Mylaani Sione (180-C-2008) both recorded double-doubles for Samoa, with Hiko tallying 12 points, 10 rebounds, and 5 assists, and Sione contributing 12 points and 11 rebounds. Peata Manumaleuga (165-G-2007) added 22 points and 8 rebounds, while Tereise Reupena (170-SG-2008) posted a double-double with 10 points and 15 rebounds. Aya Almohammad (167-G-2007) stood out for Syria with 22 points, 9 rebounds, and 5 assists.

SEMIFINALS

Japan - Taiwan 93-46
In the other semifinal matchup, Japan triumphed over Taiwan with a convincing 93-46 win. Kokona Abe (175-F-2007) led Japan's offense with 20 points and 7 rebounds, followed by AN Kanazawa (171-SG-2007) with 16 points and 4 rebounds. Lin Yu Han (173-PF-2007) contributed 13 points and Wang Jo Yen (175-F-2007) recorded 10 points and 8 rebounds for Taiwan. Japan will face Australia in the big final, while Taiwan will take on New Zealand in the battle for third place.

Australia - New Zealand 99-62
In a dominant display, Australia secured their spot in the final by defeating New Zealand with a commanding 99-62 victory. Sienna Lehmann (172-F-2007) contributed 16 points and 4 rebounds, while Coco Hodges (175-G-2007) added 15 points and 7 rebounds. Lara Somfai (192-C-2007) had a standout performance with 24 points and 7 rebounds, earning her the MVP title for Australia. Waikimihia Douglas-Karauna (173-F-2007) led New Zealand with 13 points and 4 rebounds, supported by Anaiya Nelson (173-SG-2007) with 9 points and 3 assists. Australia will face Japan in the big final.



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