New Zealand outscore Philippines on the way to the semis

Charlisse Leger-Walker

New Zealand - Philippines 83-78

New Zealand outscored Philippines on the way to the semis of the FIBA women's Asia Cup. New Zealand posted an 83-78 win and will play Japan in the Semifinals. New Zealand started with a 21-15 run and led 4 points at the halftime. Philippines looked better in the third quarter as Afril Bernardino (165-G-1991) gave her side 69-66 advantage. Stella Beck made two free throws for a 76-72 lead for New Zealand and Charlisse Leger-Walker (178-G-2001, college: WSU) drove a layup for a 81-74 advantage. New Zealand won the last period 15-9 to secure a spot in the top 4.
Charlisse Leger-Walker was unstoppable with 34 points for the winners and Tera Reed (183-G-1998, college: USC) delivered 23. Afril Bernardino and Jhazmin Joson (170-SG-1999) replied with 15 points each in a loss, whilst Jack Danielle Animam (192-C/F-1998) had 14

Tags : CHARLISSE LEGER-WALKER, WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY, FIBA ASIA CUP BASKETBALL