Who were the Day 1 Top Performers in Sydney?
SYDNEY (Australia) - Penina Davidson claimed Top Performer honors on the first day of the FIBA Women's AsiaCup after posting a towering performance to take Tall Ferns to a thrilling victory in Sydney.
SYDNEY (Australia) - Penina Davidson claimed Top Performer honors on the first day of the FIBA Women's AsiaCup after posting a towering performance to take Tall Ferns to a thrilling victory in Sydney.
She stepped off the court having propelled New Zealand to a super 66-64 success against Korea as she accumulated a spectacular performance efficiency valuation of 32. That came off the back of a double-double that included 24 points and 10 rebounds.
In the same game, Leeseul Kang did her best to inspire Korea, but it just wasn't to be as the sharp-shooting guard netted 18 points and passed the rock 3 times.
3⃣ from Bibby
— FIBA Women's Asia Cup (@fibasiacupwomen) June 26, 2023
3⃣ from Scherf
2⃣ from Garbin
1⃣ each from Heal, Kunek, Maley, Nicholson
The Opals were all green and go from rainbow country vs. the Philippines 🌈#AsiaCupWomen | @BasketballAus pic.twitter.com/sOhTgayuUU
The frontcourt dominance of Lauren Scherf and Darcee Garbin showed in a big way as host nation Australia opened up with a one-sided 105-34 triumph against Philippines. The Opals' duo were unstoppable, with the Scherf adding 17 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists, while her teammate contributed 18 points and 8 rebounds - also shooting a deadly 80 percent from the floor.
Mai Yamamoto went to work for Japan as they swept aside Chinese Taipei 94-53 with the guard pulling the strings and registering a smart 9 points and 7 assists in the victory.
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