This past Saturday, Nov. 15, in Foshan, hosts Guangdong clinched the women's basketball gold at China's 15th National Games, outplaying Sichuan 74-68 in a high-stakes final. Backed by an electric home crowd, Guangdong jumped to an early lead, setting the tone for a back-and-forth battle.
Guangdong wasted no time building momentum. Early in the first quarter, Yang Shuyu set up Chen Mingling for a layup, sparking a 9-4 edge. A deep three by Yang Liwei later pushed the co-hosts ahead 12-8 before Sichuan found its footing.
Sichuan roared back in the second quarter, with Li Yuan's pinpoint pass finding Gao Song for a tying three at 28-28. The defenses then clamped down until Guangdong guard Chen Mingling sealed a 38-36 halftime lead with a power drive to the basket.
The third quarter belonged to Guangdong's star, Yang Shuyu, who poured in 11 points during an 11-0 run that gave the hosts a double-digit cushion. Every time Sichuan chipped away2again via a Gao Song triple2Guangdong answered with quick transition baskets.
Down the stretch, Guangdong's balanced attack and resilient defense held firm. Yang Shuyu finished with 22 points, while Sichuan's late efforts fell short in front of an electrified Foshan crowd. With this victory, Guangdong tops the podium and cements its status in Chinese women's basketball.
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Guangdong beats Sichuan 74-68 in women's basketball at National Games
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