Han Xu powers China previous Puerto Rico 75-72, sending them to a quarterfinal matchup with France

BERLIN (AP) — Han Xu had 21 factors and 11 rebounds to assist China prime Puerto Rico 75-72 Wednesday within the qualifying spherical of the ladies's FIBA World Cup.

Yang Shuyu scored 15 factors and u added 13 for China, which can face France within the quarterfinals on Thursday.

The 7-foot-3 Zhang made 5 of her six discipline purpose makes an attempt.

With the sport tied at 66, Han hit a 3-pointer with 2:56 left to place China up. Luo Xinyu then adopted with one other 3-pointer a minute later to increase the benefit to 6. Puerto Rico lower its deficit to 72-70 on Arella Guirantes basket with 25 seconds left.

Yang made two free throws eight seconds later which mainly sealed the win.

Trinity San Antonio had 24 factors, 9 rebounds and 7 assists to steer Puerto Rico. Imani Stafford-McGee added 16. o noticed its match come to an finish, one spherical sooner than in 2022.

China superior to the quarterfinals for the fourth straight World Cup. They received the silver medal within the 2022 match, falling to the U.S. within the gold medal recreation.

Italy and Australia meet within the late recreation on Wednesday attempting to earn the ultimate spot within the quarters the place the winner will face Spain.

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