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Host Germany Avoids Early Exit From Women’s FIBA World Cup, France Sets 3
Frieda Böhner scored 21 points as Germany reached the quarterfinal playoff and France broke the World Cup 3-point record with 22 makes.
On Monday, host Germany secured a spot in the FIBA World Cup quarterfinals by defeating Mali 83-58 at the Berlin Arena, with Frieda Buhner scoring 21 points and Luisa Geiselsoder adding 17.
Spain advanced to the quarterfinals as Group A winner after Iyana Martin led a 79-59 victory over Japan, securing top finish via head-to-head record over Germany.
France set a Women's Basketball World Cup record by hitting 22 triples in a 111-56 victory over Nigeria, with Dominique Malonga notching the 22nd record-breaking shot.
China secured second place in Group D with a 71-51 win over Italy, while the United States routed the Czech Republic 105-64 to extend its tournament streak.
Belgium topped Group C following an 80-68 victory over Australia, anchored by Emma Meesseman's 22 points and 10 rebounds, including a pivotal 11-2 fourth-quarter run.
Germany, hostess, avoided embarrassment at the FIBA Women's World Cup on Monday, while Spain advanced to the quarterfinals and France set a record of triples.