POSTED BY: Eurobasket News
Mai Kawai
Japan - South Korea 80-72
Japan rolled past South Korea to improve at 3-0 record. Mai Kawai (171-PG-96) posted 20 points and 9 assists for the winners. Aya Watanabe (169-G/F-92) added 16 points and 6 rebounds as Japan remained undefeated. Hee-Jin Choi (180-F-87) replied with 19 points and 8 rebounds for South Korea.
New Zealand - Taiwan 97-78
New Zealand stormed past Taiwan to gain the third straight win at the tournament. Micaela Cocks (174-G-86, college: Oregon) came up with 21 points to lead the charge. Stella Beck (183-G-95, college: St.Mary's, CA) added 18 points for New Zealand. Huang Ling-Chuan (175-F-94) answered with 19 points for the hosts.
Taiwan B - Philippines 99-91
Taiwan B recorded the first victory at the tournament. They overcame Philippines for 1-2 record. Fan-Shan Huang (174-PG-87) delivered 23 points for the winners. Szu-Chin Pang (173-G-91) added 21 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists for Taiwan B. Janine Pontejos (165-G-92) replied with 17 points for Philippines.