China's women's basketball team delivered a commanding performance on home soil, securing third place at the FIBA Women's Asia Cup with a decisive 101-66 victory over South Korea in Shenzhen on Sunday. The match showcased the team's tactical versatility and offensive firepower, drawing cheers from local fans in Guangdong Province.
Guard Wang Siyu spearheaded the attack with 19 points, while center Zhang Ziyu dominated the paint with 18 points and seven rebounds. Coach Gong Luming's strategic lineup shifts—alternating between small-ball formations and twin-tower setups—kept South Korea off balance from the opening tip-off. Luo Xinyu's early three-pointers set the tone, propelling China to a 31-14 first-quarter lead.
South Korea struggled to counter China's high-pressure defense, relying heavily on veteran center Park Ji-su's 14-point effort. Despite brief rallies, the gap widened to 58-29 by halftime, cementing China's path to victory. Australia later claimed the championship title with an 88-79 win over Japan.
The result underscores China's growing prominence in Asian basketball, offering fresh momentum ahead of upcoming international competitions.
