Australia and Japan start women’s basketball World Cup with wins; US faces China later
Steph Talbot scored 19 points as Australia opened group play with a 70-54 victory, while Japan edged Mali 102-97 behind Saki Hayashi's 27 points.
- The Women's Basketball World Cup officially began on Friday in Berlin, with Australia defeating Puerto Rico 70-54 and Japan defeating Mali 102-97 in opening matchups.
- Steph Talbot scored 19 points to lead Australia's victory, while Saki Hayashi contributed 27 points as Japan rallied from behind to defeat Mali in a close contest.
- The United States begins its title defense later Friday against China, though the team will be without four-time WNBA MVP Aja Wilson and Kelsey Plum, announced Monday.
- China's roster features 19-year-old Zhang Ziyu and 6-10 Han Xu, competing in this 20th edition of the tournament held at venues including the 9,000-capacity Max-Schmeling-Halle.
- Tournament action continues as Japan faces host nation Germany on Saturday, while Australia prepares for Turkey on Sunday, with group winners advancing directly to quarterfinals.
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Australia and Japan start women’s basketball World Cup with wins; US faces China later
Australia and Japan have both won their opening games as the women’s basketball World Cup. Steph Talbot scored 19 points as Australia defeated Puerto Rico 70-54.
Japan, Australia win World Cup openers
BERLIN — Saki Hayashi and Japan set records for three-pointers on the first day of the women´s basketball World Cup, while Australia also won its opening game on Friday. Hayashi scored nine three-pointers to beat the previous record of eight as she helped Japan to a 102-97 win over Mali. Altogether, Japan scored 20 to […]
The Women's Basketball World Championship kicked off with victories of the bronze medalist of the previous championship Australia and Japan. The championship is held in the German city of Berlin and will last until September 13.
The Women's Basketball World Cup began early Friday afternoon with a success for Japan and Australia: the Asians defeated Mali (102–97), and the Australians defeated Puerto Rico (70–54) in Berlin.
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