12–20 Jul
    2025

    Bonnie Deas dagger takes Gems into Semi-Finals after overtime thriller

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    Australia step towards the podium but had to fight hard for a precious victory in Brno

    BRNO (Czechia) - Australia rode an incredible roller-coaster ride but dug out a nail-biting 82-76 overtime win against Hungary to move into the last four of the FIBA U19 Women's Basketball World Cup 2025.

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    Epitomizing their up and down day, Bonnie Deas could barely buy a bucket and was 1 of 14 from the field during the extra period, before showing why she was on the tournament MVP ladder.

    I could not hit a bucket all game, I won't lie... but I just kept putting them up!

    Bonnie Deas - Australia

    She showed that cream rises to the top by coming up clutch for her team. She drained a huge go-ahead triple in the last minute to seal the deal.

    She also made 12 of 12 from the free-throw line to eventually finish with an all-action 17 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists and 2 steals.

    "I could not hit a bucket all game, I won't lie. I think most of my points had come from the free-throw line but I just kept putting them up and I have to thank my team for keep feeding me and having confidence in me in those moments," said Deas. "It was a crazy and physical game and Hungary fought with us for all four quarters and in overtime - so respect to them as they are such a great team,"

    "But I am really proud of our girls and it was a great win. Hopefully [we can get a medal] but we just have to now focus on wining this next game in the Semi-Finals."

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