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Ashleigh Karaitiana
Japan - New Zealand 74-85
New Zealand won the William Jones Cup title. They outscored Japan to finish the tournament undefeated. Ashleigh Karaitiana (183-G-92, college: Hawaii) scored 25 points to lead the Tall Ferns. Stella Beck (183-G-95, college: St.Mary's, CA) added 24 points, 7 assists and 5 rebounds in the victory. Japan accumulated a 46:35 halftime lead. But New Zealand turned things around in the second half. They went on a 28:12 run in the fourth period to secure the victory. Mio Shinozaki (167-PG-91) delivered 20 points for Japan.
Taiwan B - India 91-60
Taiwan B overcame India to finish the tournament on a high note. Yu-Chun Wei (173-F-92) posted 20 points to lead the charge. Taiwan B accumulated a 44:21 halftime lead. Taiwan B dropped 28 points in the fourth term to seal the win. Liu Xi-Ye (172-F-91) had 17 points in the victory. Pushpa-Senthil Kumar replied with 16 points and 11 rebounds for India.
Taiwan - South Korea 76-60
Taiwan defeated South Korea to earn the third position at the tournament. Peng Szu-Chin (163-G-91) stepped up with 19 points to lead the hosts. Taiwan accounted for a 38:28 halftime lead. They followed with a 23:14 run in the fourth stanza to ensure the victory. Liu Xi-Ye delivered 18 points for the winners. Lim Yong-Hui (178-F-80) banked in 20 points for South Korea.
