Host nation China wrapped up its FIBA Women's Asia Cup campaign in style with a commanding 101-66 win over South Korea in Shenzhen, south China’s Guangdong Province. From the opening tip, the Chinese mainland squad set the tone with aggressive transition play and accurate perimeter shooting.
Luo Xinyu and Yang Shuyu drained early three-pointers, sparking a 13-2 run that put China in control. Coach Gong Luming then tweaked his lineups, alternating between a small-ball unit and a twin-tower frontcourt featuring Han Xu and Zhang Ziyu. The result? A 31-14 lead by the end of the first quarter.
In the second quarter, guard Wang Siyu took over. Her quick drives and ability to draw fouls fueled a 58-29 advantage at halftime, leaving South Korea searching for answers. Despite veteran center Park Ji-su’s efforts after the break, China’s depth and inside dominance, led by Zhang’s 18 points and seven rebounds, maintained the gap.
Key performers for China included Wang Siyu (19 points), Zhang Ziyu (18 points, seven rebounds, three assists) and Luo Xinyu (15 points). South Korea’s Park Ji-su chipped in 14 points and eight rebounds, while Choi I-saem added 10.
In the final, Australia edged Japan 88-79 to claim the title, capping off a thrilling week of elite women’s basketball in Asia.
This bronze-medal performance highlights China’s rising talent and tactical versatility as the team builds toward future global competitions.
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China cruise past South Korea to earn bronze at FIBA Women's Asia Cup
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