Australia - Japan 73-74 Japan earned FIBA Asia Cup title. They nipped Australia in the exciting championship game tonight. Saki Mizushima (171-G-91) posted 26 points to lead the champions. Australia surged ahead in the second term. The Opals recorded a 39:33 halftime lead. Japan however turned things around in the second half. They went on a 26:14 run in the third term to take the lead. Australia pulled within striking distance in the final seconds but Japan held on to celebrate the title at the end. Yuki Miyazawa (181-F-93, college: Queens, NY) accounted for 11 points and 7 rebounds for Japan. Kelsey Griffin (188-F-87, college: Nebraska) delivered 30 points and 15 rebounds for the Opals. Marianna Tolo (196-C-89, agency: ProDep Management) had 13 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists in the loss.
3-4 Place
South Korea - China 51-75 China secured the Bronze medals in Division A. They overcame South Korea in the consolation final. Yueru Li (192-C-99) and Sijing Huang (192-F-96) posted 16 points each for the winners. China recorded a 41:34 halftime lead. China followed with a 34:17 run in the second half to seal the win. Meng Li (185-F-95) produced 9 points in the victory. Kang Lee-Seul (180-F-94) responded with 13 points for South Korea.
5-6 Place
New Zealand - Taiwan 45-65 Taiwan knocked down New Zealand to earn the fifth position at the championship. Huang Ping-Jen (177-C/F-89) and Bao Hsi-Le (196-C-90) provided 10 points each for the winning side. Taiwan stunned their opponents in the first period. They recorded a 20:4 lead after ten minutes. Taiwan ignited a 32:26 run in the second half to rally to the victory. Yu-Ting Lin (183-F-94) delivered 9 points in the win. Micaela Cocks (174-G-86, college: Oregon) responded with 10 and 8 rebounds for New Zealand.
7-8 Place
North Korea - Philippines 63-78 Philippines beat North Korea to end up the championship in the seventh position. Allana Lim (175-F-88) came up with 16 points to lead the charge. Philippines used a 29:10 run in the second term to open a 47:23 halftime advantage. North Korea narrowed the deficit in the final term but could not avoid the loss. Analyn Almazan (180-C-88) had 13 points for the winners. Mi Hyang Kim (175-F-92) came up with 20 points for North Korea.
Group B
Fiji - Singapore 65-80 Singapore dropped Fiji to finish their Division B campaign. Lim Zhi (164-PG-96) stepped up with 26 points for the winners. Singapore recorded a 44:24 halftime lead. Fiji narrowed the distance in the fourth quarter but could not avert the loss. Poon Shuwen Cheryl (162-F-87) provided 11 points for Singapore. Miliakere Koyamainavure (175-F-93) had 31 points and 11 rebounds for Fiji.
Uzbekistan - Lebanon 55-59 Lebanon finished third in Division B. They topped Uzbekistan today. Rebecca Akl (169-PG-92) delivered 20 points in the victory. Uzbekistan registered a 13:8 lead after the opening frame. But Lebanon picked up the tempo in the next quarters. Lebanon went on an 18:14 run in the fourth term to snatch the win. Chirine El Charif (185-C-84) had 10 points in the victory. Elena Khusnidinova (178-F-85) tossed in 22 points for Uzbekistan.
Kazakhstan - India 73-75 India earned Division B title. They outscored Kazakhstan in the Final today. Jeena Palanilkumkalayil (178-F-94) delivered 20 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists in the victory. Kazakhstan claimed a 39:31 halftime lead. But India managed to bounce back in the second half. They went on a 25:15 run in the fourth term to snatch the win. Shireen Limaye (187-C-95) tossed in 17 points and pulled down 10 boards for India. Nadezhda Kondrakova (190-C-89) replied with 30 points and 18 rebounds for Kazakhstan.
Japan and Australia to clash for title in India - Jul 28, 2017
Division A
China - Japan 71-74 Japan topped China to advance into the championship game in India. Manami Fujioka (168-G-94) delivered 19 points and 14 rebounds in the win. Japan posted an 18:15 lead at the first break. China denied the deficit in the second term. They knotted things up at 32 at the interval. China eked out a one-point lead heading into the fourth frame. But Japan turned things around in the final frame. They poured in 20 points in the fourth quarter and snatched a narrow victory. Yuki Miyazawa (181-F-93, college: Queens, NY) delivered 16 points in the win. Ting Shao (183-F-89) dropped 16 points for China.
South Korea - Australia 64-81 Australia outgunned South Korea to seal their title game appearance. Kelsey Griffin (188-F-87, college: Nebraska) recorded 16 points and 9 rebounds to lead the Opals. Australia accounted for a comfortable 45:30 halftime lead. They controlled the tempo throughout the second half and marched to a well-deserved win at the end. Alanna Smith (190-F-96) delivered 12 points in the victory. Kang Lee-Seul (180-F-94) and Sim Sungyoung (165-PG-92) posted 14 points each for South Korea.
Division B
Lebanon - India 69-79 India topped Lebanon to enter the championship game in Division B. Jeena Palanilkumkalayil (178-F-94) produced 20 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists for the hosts. Lebanon recorded a 38:33 halftime advantage. But India managed to turn the tables in the second half. They ignited a 23:11 rally in the fourth period to snatch the win. Raspreet Sidhu (169-F-89) had 17 points in the victory. Rebecca Akl (169-PG-92) tossed in 20 points for Lebanon.
Kazakhstan - Uzbekistan 77-51 Kazakhstan outgunned Uzbekistan to enter Division B Final. Zalina Kurazova (188-F-85) produced 24 points and 8 rebounds in the win. Kazakhstan went on a 23:9 run in the second term to open an 18-point halftime advantage. They followed with a 22:9 rally in the fourth frame to ice the win. Nadezhda Kondrakova (190-C-89) had 18 points and 10 boards for the winners. Anastasiya Sevastyanova (168-G-87) delivered 19 points for Uzbekistan.
Japan, China, Australia and South Korea enter semifinal stage in India - Jul 27, 2017
Group A
Japan - Taiwan 73-57 Moeko Nagaoka (180-F-93) posted 28 points to pace Japan past Taiwan in the quarterfinal clash. Taiwan snatched a 15:13 lead after ten minutes. Japan surged ahead in the second frame. They established a 33:30 halftime lead. Japan used a 40:27 run in the second half to ice the victory. Saki Mizushima (171-G-91) recorded 11 points for the winners. Huang Ping-Jen (177-C/F-89) notched 17 points for Taiwan.
China - Philippines 117-43 China cruised past Philippines to advance into the semifinal stage. Yueru Li (192-C-99) produced 17 points and 12 rebounds in the win. China posted a massive 61:15 halftime lead. They erupted for 56 points in the second half to rally to the win. Sijing Huang netted 15 points, grabbed 8 rebounds and issued 5 assists for the winners. Afril Bernardino (165-G-91) responded with 11 points for Philippines.
Australia - North Korea 81-48 Australia cruised past North Korea en route to the semifinal stage. Alanna Smith (190-F-96) stepped up with 20 points and 9 boards for the Opals. Australia piled up a 49:23 halftime advantage. Australia followed with a 21:13 run in the final frame to seal the win. Sara Blicavs (188-F-93) had 13 points in the victory. Suk-Yong Ro delivered 22 points for North Korea.
New Zealand - South Korea 49-64 South Korea upset New Zealand to advance into the semifinal stage. Park Jisu (195-C-98) produced 19 points and 11 rebounds for the Korean team. New Zealand grabbed a 14:8 lead after ten minutes. But South Korea bounced back with a 26:6 rally in the second term to take a 34:20 halftime lead. South Korea maintained the lead throughout the second half and marched to the win. Lim Yonghui (178-F-80) had 14 points and 8 boards for South Korea. Jillian Harmon (185-PF-87, college: Stanford, agency: LBM Management) responded with 13 points and 10 rebounds for New Zealand.
Group B
Uzbekistan - Singapore 84-79 Uzbekistan held off Singapore to reach Division B semifinals. Natalya Koneva (172-F-89) notched 26 points and 7 assists in the win. Singapore registered a 37:32 halftime advantage. But Uzbekistan unloaded 33 points in the third quarter to ensure a 12-point lead at the final break. Singapore dropped 26 points in the fourth stanza but could not avert the loss. Elena Khusnidinova had 19 points and 11 rebounds in the win. Lim Jia Min (167-PG-91) banked in 18 points for Singapore.
Sri Lanka - Lebanon 37-86 Lebanon thumped Sri Lanka to remain in Division B playoffs. Lama Moukaddem (174-G/F-90) dropped 16 points and handed out 6 assists in the victory. Lebanon accumulated a 47:20 halftime advantage. They went on a 29:10 run in the third term to clear off for good. Nancy Maalouf (174-G/F-88) had 14 points and 9 caroms in the victory. Gallappaththiguruge Silva (178-F-81) topscored with 17 points for Sri Lanka.
India - Fiji 93-51 India fired past Fiji to reach Division B semis. Anitha Paul-Durai (169-G-85) posted 19 points to lead the hosts. India accounted for a 42:23 halftime lead. They unleashed 51 points in the second half to race to the win. Grima Varghese (174-G/F-95) notched 15 points in the victory. Miliakere Koyamainavure (175-F-93) answered with 24 points and 11 rebounds for Fiji.
Recap of Day 3 in India - Jul 25, 2017
Group A-A
North Korea - China 53-110 China edged North Korea to secure the third straight victory at the championship. Yueru Li (192-C-99) posted 33 points and 11 rebounds off the bench to pace the winners. China poured in 53 points in the first half to build a 26-point halftime lead. China followed with a 57-point effort in the second half to seal the win. Song Gao (188-PF-92) had 14 points in the victory. Suk-Young Ro responded with 20 points for North Korea.
New Zealand - Taiwan 59-53 New Zealand finished the preliminary round with victory. They outgunned Taiwan for 2-1 record in Group A. Kalani Purcell (188-F-95, college: BYU) posted 22 points and 13 rebounds to lead the Tall Ferns. Taiwan jumped to a 21:7 lead after ten minutes. The Kiwis however went on a 35:18 run in the second half to seal the win. Jillian Harmon (185-PF-87, college: Stanford, agency: LBM Management) produced 15 points and 15 rebounds for the winners. Bao Hsi-Le (196-C-90) responded with 12 points for Taiwan.
Group A-B
Japan - Australia 74-83 Australia overcame Japan for the third consecutive win in Group B. Marianna Tolo (196-C-89, agency: ProDep Management) produced 17 points and 8 boards for the Opals. Australia eked out a 34:30 halftime lead. The Opals sank 25 points in the third term to boost the gap at 9-point mark. Australia protected the lead throughout the final stanza to rally to the win. Kelsey Griffin (188-F-87, college: Nebraska) dropped 16 points and pulled down 9 boards for the Opals. Yuki Miyazawa (181-F-93, college: Queens, NY) answered with 19 points for Japan.
South Korea - Philippines 91-63 South Korea fired past Philippines to open win count in Group B. Kim Danbi (180-F-90) recorded 19 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. South Korea accounted for a 44:34 halftime advantage. They unloaded 47 points in the second half to ease to the victory. Park Jisu (195-C-98) netted 15 points and collected 9 rebounds for South Korea. Allana Lim (175-F-88) answered with 14 points for Philippines.
Group B-A
Sri Lanka - India 42-88 India cruised past Sri Lanka for the second straight win. Grima Varghese (174-G/F-95) delivered 19 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. India accounted for a 40:13 halftime lead. India went on a 29:16 run in the final term to ice the win. Anitha Paul-Durai (169-G-85) had 13 points for the winning side. Imesha Thathgarani (172-G-96) had 9 points in the loss.
Group B-B
Lebanon - Singapore 74-64 Lebanon prevailed Singapore to finish second in Division B Group B. Nancy Maalouf (174-G/F-88) notched 16 points and 6 caroms for the winners. Lebanon registered a 34:31 halftime advantage. They stretched the lead at 13-point mark heading into the fourth term and never looked back en route to the victory. Chirine El Charif (185-C-84) produced 15 points and 9 boards in the victory. Poon Shuwen Cheryl (162-F-87) answered with 20 points for Singapore.
Kazakhstan - Fiji 71-48 Kazakhstan outscored Fiji to enter Division B playoff with a perfect record. Oxana Ossipenko (186-F-85) produced 21 points to lead the Kazakh team. Kazakhstan accumulated a 33:16 halftime lead. They poured in 38 points in the second half to rally to the victory. Tamara Yagodkina (181-F-90) notched 16 points for the winning side. Miliakere Koyamainavure (175-F-93) responded with 28 points for Fiji.
Recap of Day 2 in India - Jul 24, 2017
Group A-A
China - Taiwan 102-63 China grabbed the second straight win in India. They rallied past Taiwan to ensure 2-0 record. Sijing Huang (192-F-96) came up with 25 points to lead the effort. China posted a 28:8 lead after ten minutes. China unloaded 30 points in the second period to record a 58:25 halftime lead. They never looked back in the second half marching to the win. Yueru Li (192-C-99) posted 19 points, 7 rebounds and 3 assists for the winners. Huang Ping-Jen (177-C/F-89) responded with 13 points for Taiwan.
North Korea - New Zealand 50-71 New Zealand recorded the first victory in Division A. They beat North Korea to improve at 1-1 record. Jillian Harmon (185-PF-87, college: Stanford, agency: LBM Management) recorded 23 points and 13 rebounds in the win. New Zealand registered a 32:25 halftime lead. They extended the margin at 10-point mark heading into the fourth frame. New Zealand went on a 23:12 run in the fourth period to seal the win. Micaela Cocks (174-G-86, college: Oregon) added 16 points for the Tall Ferns. Hyang Jong Pak (173-F-92) responded with 17 points for North Korea.
Group A-B
Japan - South Korea 70-56 Japan held off South Korea to stay perfect in Division A action. Manami Fujioka (168-G-94) recorded 14 points to lead the charge. South Korea eked out a 14:12 lead after ten minutes. But Japan responded with a 26:7 run in the second term to secure a 38:21 halftime lead. They extended the margin at 20-point mark heading into the fourth quarter and never looked back en route to the win. Moeko Nagaoka (180-F-93) delivered 13 points in the victory. Younghui Lim and Joo-Young Kwak (185-F/C-84) had 12 points each for South Korea.
Australia - Philippines 107-65 Australia bruised Philippines to gain 2-0 record in India. Stephanie Cumming-Blicavs (178-G-90) came up with 18 points to pace the Opals. Australia erupted for 68 points in the first half to open a 68:23 halftime lead. Philippines outscored their opponents in the second half but could not threaten the margin. Sara Blicavs (188-F-93) had 17 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. Janine Pontejos responded with 18 points for Philippines.
Group B-A
Sri Lanka - Uzbekistan 39-78 Uzbekistan beat Sri Lanka for the first win in Division B Group A. Natalya Koneva (172-F-89) produced 19 points and 7 rebounds in the win. Uzbekistan registered a comfortable 53:20 halftime advantage. They held Sri Lanka to just 19 points in the second half and raced to the victory. Elena Khusnidinova (178-F-85) recorded 11 points for the winners. Imesha Tathgarani responded with 14 points for Sri Lanka.
Group B-B
Singapore - Kazakhstan 52-73 Kazakhstan overcame Singapore for the second straight win in Division B. Tamara Yagodkina (181-F-90) netted 16 points to lead the Kazakh side. Kazakhstan accounted for a 30:24 halftime advantage. They ignited a 43:28 run in the second half to cruise to the victory. Zalina Kurazova (188-F-85) provided 15 points in the win. Poon Shuwen Cheryl (162-F-87) replied with 15 points for Singapore.
Lebanon - Fiji 90-48 Lebanon outgunned Fiji to open win count at the tournament. Nour Schoucair (169-G-85) provided 21 points for the winning side. Lebanon established a 45:25 halftime lead. They erupted for 34 points in the third term to clear off for good. Miramar Mokdad (169-PG-87) delivered 14 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Miliakere Koyamainavure (175-F-93) answered with 13 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists for Fiji.
Recap of Day 1 in India - Jul 23, 2017
Group A-A
New Zealand - China 48-77 China cruised past New Zealand for the opening victory in India. Meng Li (185-F-95) stepped up with 15 points for the winners. China got to a strong start. They recorded a 39:24 halftime advantage. They outscored New Zealand in the next two periods and marched to the win. Yi Shen (174-PG-93) and Zhao Shuang (188-F-90) had 14 points each in the victory. Jillian Harmon (185-PF-87, college: Stanford, agency: LBM Management) tallied 14 points for the Tall Ferns.
Taiwan - North Korea 77-76 Taiwan nipped North Korea in the opener. Bao Hsi-Le (196-C-90) posted 17 points and 10 rebounds to lead the winners. North Korea accounted for a 28:20 lead after ten minutes. But Taiwan found the way to bounce back. They held North Korea to just 48 points in the next three periods and snatched a tough win. Lan Hao-Yu (170-G-83) deposited 14 points in the victory. Suk Yong Ro (181-C-93) led all scorers with 36 points for North Korea.
Group A-B
Philippines - Japan 55-106 Japan drubbed Philippines for 1-0 record. Evelyn Mawuli (180-C/F-95) stepped up with 21 points in the victory. Japan accumulated a 56:31 halftime advantage. They went on a 31:8 rally in the third term to build an unassailable advantage. Miyuki Kawamura (183-C-94) posted 14 points in the win. Gemma Miranda (172-G-95) tossed in 17 points for Philippines.
South Korea - Australia 54-78 Australia fired past South Korea to gain the opening win at the tournament. Kelsey Griffin (188-F-87, college: Nebraska) came up with 15 points for the Opals. South Korea enjoyed a 15:13 lead ten minutes into the game. Australia responded with a 20:3 run in the second term to secure a 33:18 halftime lead. The Opals drained 45 points in the second half to ice the win. Alanna Smith (190-F-96) produced 13 points in the victory. South Korea answered with 11 points from Sim Sungyoung (165-PG-92).
Group B-A
Uzbekistan - India 76-92 India defeated Uzbekistan in the opener. Anitha Paul-Durai (169-G-85) came up with 28 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists for the hosts. India ensured a 43:30 halftime lead. They drained 49 points in the second half and cruised to the victory. Grima Varghese (174-G/F-95) netted 17 points for the hosts. Elvira Salavatova (183-F/C-99) topscored with 15 points for Uzbekistan.
Group B-B
Kazakhstan - Lebanon 62-54 Kazakhstan held off Lebanon to record the opening win in India. Tamara Yagodkina (181-F-90) produced 22 points for the winners. Kazakhstan accumulated a 29:24 halftime advantage. They extended the lead at 13-point mark heading into the fourth quarter and protected the lead. Zalina Kurazova (188-F-85) had 14 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. Rebecca Akl (169-PG-92) had 20 points for Lebanon.
Fiji - Singapore 38-103 Singapore secured the winning start to their Division B campaign. They stormed past Fiji. Tan En-Min (170-G/F-89) delivered 21 points for the winners. Singapore accumulated a 60:21 halftime lead and never looked back en route to the victory. Shuwen Poon and Jacqueline Chu (163-PG-91) recorded 17 points each in the win. Tiyana Kainamoli (159-PG-98) replied with 9 points and 10 rebounds for Fiji.
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