China’s women’s basketball team crushed South Korea 101-66 in a thrilling bronze-medal showdown at the FIBA Women’s Asia Cup on Sunday, wrapping up their home campaign in Shenzhen with style! 🎉
🔥 The hosts came out hot from the start, with Luo Xinyu and Yang Shuyu draining early three-pointers to spark a 13-2 lead. Coach Gong Luming’s bold lineup experiments—switching between small-ball squads and twin-tower combos—kept South Korea guessing all game. By halftime, China led 58-29, leaving fans cheering like it was a K-pop concert encore. 🎤
💪 Standout performances? Wang Siyu sliced through defenses for 19 points, while 18-year-old Zhang Ziyu dominated the paint with 18 points and 7 rebounds. South Korea’s Park Ji-su fought hard (14 points) but couldn’t stop China’s momentum.
🏆 In the final, Australia edged Japan 88-79 to snag their first-ever Asia Cup title. But for Team China, this bronze shines bright—proving their young stars are ready for the global stage. 🌟
