Han Xu powers China past Puerto Rico 75-72, sending them to a quarterfinal matchup with France
Han Xu scored 21 points and grabbed 11 rebounds as China advanced to the quarterfinals for the fourth straight World Cup.
- On Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026, in Berlin, Han Xu recorded 21 points and 11 rebounds to help China defeat Puerto Rico 75-72, securing a quarterfinal spot at the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup.
- Overcoming a 20-point fourth-quarter deficit, Australia edged Italy 82-80 on Wednesday, with rookie Izzy Borlase scoring 30 points and Zitina Aokuso adding the go-ahead layup with 24 seconds left.
- Captain Ezi Magbegor left the match with a knee injury midway through the first quarter, compounding roster issues for the Opals already missing Sami Whitcomb and Dallas Wings forward Alanna Smith.
- China will face France in the quarterfinals, setting up a matchup for Han against New York Liberty teammates Marine Johannes and Pauline Astier, while Australia is scheduled to play Spain.
- China's win marked their fourth consecutive World Cup quarterfinal appearance, while Puerto Rico saw its tournament end one round earlier than in 2022; other Thursday matchups include the U.S. vs. Hungary and Germany vs. Belgium.
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FIBA Women’s World Cup: Australia beats Italy, China edges Puerto Rico to reach quarters
Australia blew a 26-point third-quarter lead before holding off Italy 82-80 while China used a solid effort by Han Xu, who had 21 points and 11 rebounds, to beat Puerto Rico 75-72.
FIBA Fans Had Plenty to Say After Italy Misses Game-Tying Layup Following 26-Point Comeback vs Australia
Italy has given its fans a memorable World Cup, coming close to pulling off a heist, not once, but twice this week. On Sunday, Cecilia Zandalasini almost made the game-tying shot against the USA in what could have been a historic upset, and on Wednesday, the Italians completed a 26-point comeback against Australia in the […]
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Berlin, 9 Sep. (Adnkronos) - The Italian women's basketball career in the World Championships stops at the break-up. In Berlin, the blues of Coach Capobianco, who had closed the group stage in third place, beating the Czech Republic and giving way to the USA and China, were beaten 82-80 by Australia, which tomorrow will face Spain in the quarter. But Italy has touched the company, coming back in the final from a disadvantage of -26 points (64-36…
A tight closing of 75-72 in Berlin ended Puerto Rico's world championship dream and gave the Asian representation the ticket to the quarterfinals in front of France.
The quarter final at the women's basketball World Cup is complete. In the last play-in game it becomes dramatic.
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