BEIRUT (FIBA Asia Cup 2017) - Australia became the first team to book their space in the FIBA Asia Cup Final with a 106-79 win over New Zealand in the all-Oceania Semi Final match up.

Matthew Hodgson top scored with 15 points on 7-of-9 shooting as six players hit double figures in the win for Australia. 

Nicholas Kay added a double-double of 11 points and 10 rebounds with Australia pouring in 31 points in both the first and third periods as they powered into the final.

As for New Zealand, Reuben Te Rangi had 15 points as they now head into the 3rd place game tomorrow.