US EditionOpals Thrash Philippines in FIBA Asia Cup Opener
SHENZHEN, CHINA, JUL 13 – Australia's Opals dominated with a 76-point win, outshooting and outrebounding Gilas Pilipinas Women in their opening game at the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup.
- On Sunday, July 13, Gilas Pilipinas Women suffered a 115-39 defeat by Australia at Shenzhen Sports Center, opening their campaign.
- This coming week, the 2025 FIBA Women's Asia Cup spans July 13–20 in Shenzhen, China, with Group B including Australia Opals, Japan Women's Basketball Team, and Lebanon Women's Basketball Team, and matches scheduled on July 13, 14, and 16.
- Statistical analysis shows Australia Opals shot 46-of-76 to 17-of-63 for Gilas Pilipinas Women, with all 11 Australian players scoring after a 12-0 start and outrebounding Gilas 57-21.
- Next up, Gilas Pilipinas Women leaves needing a win over Lebanon to reach the playoffs, and the team remains determined to leave everything on the floor.
- Qualification stakes include second-to-sixth placers earning 2026 FIBA World Cup qualifying spots, with the champion securing an outright slot to the 2026 FIBA World Cup.
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Sydney Morning Herald
Opals thrash Philippines in FIBA Asia Cup opener
Alexandra Fowler cashes in the corner three and the Opals open up the game with a 12-0 run.
Gilas Women open FIBA Women's Asia Cup campaign with 76-point loss to Australia
Gilas Pilipinas Women absorbed a tough defeat to open their 2025 FIBA Women's Asia Cup campaign, falling to Australia on Sunday with a 115-39 loss at the Shenzhen Sports Complex in China.
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