Han Xu led China to a narrow 75-72 victory over Puerto Rico in the women’s FIBA World Cup qualifying round, scoring 21 points and grabbing 11 rebounds. Yang Shuyu contributed 15 points, while Zhang Ziyu added 13, making five of her six shots. With the game tied at 66, Han’s crucial 3-pointer and Luo Xinyu’s subsequent 3-pointer gave China a six-point lead. Despite Puerto Rico’s late push, China secured the win with Yang’s free throws. Trinity San Antonio’s 24 points and Imani Stafford-McGee’s 16 points were not enough for Puerto Rico, whose tournament ended earlier than last year. China advanced to the quarterfinals for the fourth consecutive time and will face France next.
QUESTION: How might China’s consistent performance in international basketball competitions inspire young athletes in your community?
Han Xu powers China past Puerto Rico 75-72, sending them to a quarterfinal matchup with France
