Eurobasket.com All-World University Games Awards 2017 - Sep 3, 2017
Eurobasket.com All-World University Games 1st Team 2017
Shiori
Chen
Gladkova
Garbin
Scherf
Finals MVP: Darcy Garbin (187-F-94) of Australia Best Player: Darcy Garbin (187-F-94) of Australia Best Guard: Yasuma Shiori (160-PG-94) of Japan Best Forward: Darcy Garbin (187-F-94) of Australia Best Center: Lauren Scherf (196-C/F-96) of Australia
Australia capture Gold medals in Taipei - Aug 28, 2017
FINAL
Australia - Japan 85-78 Australia celebrated Gold in Taipei. The Emerging Opals outgunned Japan in the title clash tonight. Darcy Garbin (187-F-94) stepped up with 30 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists for the champions. Australia jumped to a 43:33 halftime lead. The Emerging Opals unleashed 30 points in the third term to clear off for good. Lauren Scherf (196-C/F-96) chipped in 18 points and grabbed 12 rebounds in the victory. Saki Hayashi (171-G-95) responded with 16 points for Japan.
3-4 Place
Taiwan - Russia 81-66 Taiwan stepped onto the pedestal at the World University Games. The hosts raced past Russia to claim Bronze medals. Chen Yen-Yu (169-G/F-94) posted 34 points to lead the winning side. Russia grabbed a 35:33 halftime lead. However Taiwan unleashed 48 points in the second half to breeze to the win. Cheng I-Hsiu (178-G-93) had 16 points in the victory. Julia Gladkova (185-F-94) tallied 28 points and 14 rebounds for Russia.
5-6 Place
USA - Sweden 86-65 USA topped Sweden to earn the fifth overall position in Taipei. Brianna Fraser (190-F) posted 18 points to lead the winning side. USA accumulated a 44:29 halftime lead. They kept Sweden at bay throughout the second half and raced to the win. Blair Watson (183-G) had 15 points in the victory. Ellen Nystrom (185-G-93, college: Colorado St.) banked in 21 points for Sweden.
7-8 Place
Canada - Czech Republic 84-68 Canada rallied past Czech Republic to secure the seventh position. Paige Crozon (185-G-94, college: Utah) tossed in 20 points, grabbed 8 rebounds and distributed 4 assists for the North American side. Canada posted a 36:30 halftime lead. They added 48 points in the second half and marched to the win. Mariah Nunes (178-G-93, college: Ryerson) had 16 points in the victory. Anna Hruskova (178-SF-95) had 18 points for Czech Republic.
9-10 Place
Hungary - Portugal 54-61 Portugal knocked down Hungary to wrap up their campaign on a winning note. Josephine Filipe (177-G/F-95) registered 12 points to pace the charge. Hungary accumulated a 32:28 halftime lead. Portugal though limited their opponents to just 22 points in the second half and snatched the win. Maianca Umabano (180-F-97) and Joana Soeiro (170-G-95) chipped in 11 points each for Portugal. Judit Barnai (189-F/C-94) tallied 17 points and 15 rebounds for Hungary.
11-12 Place
Argentina - Lithuania 89-74 Argentina held off Lithuania to clinch the 11th position at the tournament. Agustina Leiva (180-C-96) posted 24 points, 8 rebounds and 7 steals in the win. Lithuania enjoyed a 47:41 halftime lead. But Argentina went on a 48:27 run in the second half to secure the winning outcome. Luciana Delabarba had 20 points for the Latin American side. Greta Tamasauskaite (170-PG-91, agency: BeoBasket) replied with 19 points and 7 rebounds for Lithuania.
13-14 Place
Poland - Chile 66-52 Poland finished 13th at the tournament following a comfortable win over Chile in the final day. Beata Jaworska (188-PF-94) netted 14 points to lead the charge. Poland jumped to a 22:9 lead after ten minutes. Chile narrowed the gap in the next two quarters. But Poland used a 16:11 run in the fourth frame to seal the win. Zuzanna Sklepowicz (172-PG-96) had 8 points and 7 assists in the victory. Francisca Salvatierra (173-G-94) replied with 12 points for Chile.
15-16 Place
South Korea - Uganda 90-88 South Korea nipped Uganda to clinch the 15th overall position. Jeeeun Jang (165-PG-95) posted 35 points to lead the Korean side. South Korea and Uganda were tied at 37 heading into the second half. The Asian team sank 53 points in the second half to snatch the win. Park Chanyang (180-C-93) tossed in 16 points and collected 15 rebounds in the victory. Brenda Ekone (152-G-96) netted 23 points and grabbed 8 rebounds for Uganda.
Australia and Japan to clash for title in Taipei - Aug 26, 2017
SEMIFINALS
Taiwan - Australia 74-79 Australia upset hosting Taiwan to reach the title game at the World University Games. Lauren Scherf (196-C/F-96) notched 21 points and 17 boards to lead the Emerging Opals. Taiwan accumulated a 38:34 halftime advantage. Australia however unloaded 45 points in the second half and snatched a tough victory at the end. Abigail Wehrung (177-G-95) tossed in 19 points for the winning side. Huang Hsiang-Ting (180-F-93) and Cheng I-Hsiu (178-G-93) produced 13 points each for the home side.
Japan - Russia 84-63 Japan held off Russia to advance into the title clash in Taipei. Saki Hayashi (171-G-95) produced 22 points to lead the winners. Japan accumulated a 44:27 halftime lead. They sank 40 points in the second half to march to the victory. Tsumura Yuriko (172-G-95) had 12 points in the win. Julia Gladkova (185-F-94) topscored for Russia with 19 points and 10 rebounds.
5-8 Place
Sweden - Czech Republic 85-76 Sweden rallied past Czech Republic today. Nathalie Fontaine (188-G-93, college: Ball St.) delivered 31 points and 9 rebounds to lead the winners. Sweden piled up a 48:29 halftime lead. They stretched the lead at 24-point mark at the final break and never looked back en route to the win. Paulina Hersler (190-F-94) netted 13 points for the winners. Pamela-Therese Effangova (178-SF-93) replied with 16 points for Czech Republic.
Canada - USA 75-80 USA edged their North American rivals Canada in the classification round in Taipei. Ieshia Small (183-G-94) notched 25 points and 8 rebounds in the win. USA grabbed a 46:41 halftime lead. Canada pulled ahead in the third term. They eked out a 58:57 advantage heading into the fourth quarter. But USA sank 23 points in the final period and snatched a tough win at the end. Kaila Charles (186-G) delivered 20 points for the winners. Paige Crozon (185-G-94, college: Utah) replied with 15 points for Canada.
9-12 Place
Hungary - Argentina 68-54 Hungary held off Argentina in the classification round clash. Palma Kaposi (185-F-96) delivered 21 points and 11 rebounds for the winning side. Hungary recorded a 30:18 halftime lead. They controlled the tempo in the second half and rallied to the victory. Fanni Szabo (185-G/F-94, college: Dartmouth, agency: LBM Management) netted 13 points, issued 8 assists and grabbed 5 rebounds in the win. Julieta Ale (176-G-95) answered with 12 points and 8 boards for Argentina.
Portugal - Lithuania 59-54 Portugal overcame Lithuania in Taipei. Josephine Filipe (177-G/F-95) provided 19 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Lithuania eked out a 15:11 lead after ten minutes. However Portugal used a 25:12 run in the second quarter to take a 36:27 halftime lead. Portugal followed with a 16:12 rally in the final stanza to seal the win. Maianca Umabano (180-F-97) delivered 16 points in the victory. Dalia Belickaite (177-SG-96) answered with 16 points for Lithuania.
Australia, Russia, Japan and Taiwan enter semifinals in Taipei - Aug 25, 2017
Quarterfinals
Russia - Czech Republic 69-54 Julia Gladkova (185-F-94) tallied 20 points and 10 rebounds to pace Russia past Czech Republic in the quarterfinal clash. Russia established a 38:28 halftime lead. They held Czech Republic to just 26 points in the second half to race to the victory. Ksenia Kuzmina (198-C-95, agency: LBM Management) had 11 points and 8 boards in the win. Kamila Hoskova (175-G-95) banked in 16 points for Czech Republic.
Japan - Sweden 90-51 Japan cruised past Sweden to stay in the title race at the tournament. Fujimoto Aki (179-F-98) recorded 16 points to lead the charge. Japan accumulated a 50:20 halftime lead. They went on a 27:17 run in the final frame to secure the victory. Taniguchi Nichika (171-PG-96) and Saki Hayashi (171-G-95) netted 13 points each for Japan. Nathalie Fontaine (188-G-93, college: Ball St.) notched 13 points and 10 rebounds for Sweden.
Taiwan - Canada 76-67 Taiwan held off Canada to reach the semifinal stage. Lo Pin (170-G-96) posted 16 points in the victory. Taiwan accumulated a 35:29 halftime lead. They boosted the margin at 10-point mark at the final intermission and rallied to the victory. Yu-Ting Lin (183-F-94) and Chen Yen-Yu (169-G/F-94) had 11 points apiece in the winning effort. Paige Crozon (185-G-94, college: Utah), Alexandria Kiss-Rusk (193-C-93, college: Virginia Tech) and Alison Keough (185-F-95) had 10 points each for Canada.
USA - Australia 69-76 Australia shocked USA to advance into the semifinal stage in Taiwan. Kristy Wallace (180-G-96) provided 22 points to lead the winners. Australia eked out a 36:33 halftime lead. They went on a 20:12 run in the third term to boost the gap at 11-point mark. USA unloaded 24 points in the fourth quarter but could not avoid the loss. Alex Wilson (174-G-94) delivered 17 points in the victory. Victoria Jankoska (173-G-94, college: Michigan St.) replied with 17 points for USA.
Overview of Day 3 in Taipei - Aug 23, 2017
Group A
Sweden - Chile 82-39 Sweden stunned Chile to improve at 2-1 record in Group A. Elsa Paulsson Glantz (183-F-95, college: Salt Lake CC) produced 16 points in the win. Sweden registered a 43:21 halftime lead. They went on a 22:6 run in the third term to clear off for good. Nathalie Fontaine (188-G-93, college: Ball St.) had 15 points in the victory. Barbara Cousino (178-F-96) answered with 13 points for Chile.
Taiwan - Hungary 76-64 Taiwan registered the third straight win at the tournament. They toppled Hungary to remain undefeated. Cheng I-Hsiu (178-G-93) produced 12 points for the winners. Taiwan posted a 26:11 lead ten minutes into the game. They followed with a 34:29 run in the second half to seal the win. Wang Wei-Lin (180-F-93) had 10 points in the victory. Palma Kaposi (185-F-96) netted 23 points and grabbed 9 boards for Hungary.
Group B
South Korea - Portugal 50-59 Portugal celebrated the first win in Taipei. They overcame South Korea for 1-2 record. Josephine Filipe (177-G/F-95) produced 29 points and 9 boards in the victory. Portugal went on a 16:7 run in the second term to take an 8-point lead. They extended the margin at 12-point mark heading into the fourth quarter and never looked back en route to the win. Isabel Costa (185-PF-97) had 8 points in the victory. Woo Sujin (175-F-94) replied with 15 points for South Korea.
Canada - Japan 65-85 Japan knocked down Canada to take 3-0 record in Group B. Yasuma Shiori (160-PG-94), Ogasawara Mina (177-F/G-97) and Midori Murayama (178-F-93) produced 14 points each for the winners. Japan claimed a 37:30 halftime advantage. Japan sank 48 points in the second half to ease to the victory. Paige Crozon (185-G-94, college: Utah) accounted for 16 points in the loss.
Group C
USA - Czech Republic 73-52 USA advanced into the quarterfinal stage at the tournament unbeaten. They rolled past Czech Republic for the third win in a row in Group C. Ieshia Small (183-G-94) connected for 17 points in the win. Czech Republic enjoyed a 17:15 lead after ten minutes. But USA followed with a 44:18 run in the next two periods to surge ahead for good. Kaila Charles (186-G) netted 15 points and grabbed 11 rebounds for the winners. Kamila Hoskova (175-G-95) had 15 points in the loss.
Poland - Uganda 88-57 Poland cruised past Uganda behind 25 points and 7 rebounds from Karolina Pobozy (186-PF-96). Poland established a 50:18 halftime lead. They maintained the lead throughout the second half and coasted to the victory. Kamila Podgorna (174-G-96) netted 15 points in the win. Ritah Imanishimwe (165-G-96) notched 15 points and 8 boards for Uganda.
Group D
Russia - Australia 63-58 Russia ensured the third straight win at the tournament as they held off Australia. Julia Gladkova (185-F-94) notched 27 points and 11 rebounds in the win. Australia enjoyed a 31:29 halftime lead. But Russia stepped on the gas in the second half. They went on a 34:27 rally to snatch the win. Ekaterina Ryabova (183-F-93) provided 12 points in the victory. Alex Wilson (203-F/C-96) tossed in 15 points for Australia.
Overview of Day 2 in Taipei - Aug 22, 2017
Group A
Sweden - Taiwan 58-65 Taiwan beat Sweden to gain the second straight win in Group A. Huang Hsiang-Ting (180-F-93) produced 14 points to lead the winners. Taiwan eked out a 37:34 halftime lead. Sweden pulled ahead in the third term. They grabbed a narrow one-point lead at the final intermission. Taiwan however replied with an 18:10 run in the fourth quarter to ice the win. Cheng I-Hsiu (178-G-93) had 13 points and 9 boards for the winners. Nathalie Fontaine (188-G-93, college: Ball St.) answered with 32 points and 12 rebounds for Sweden.
Chile - Hungary 41-63 Hungary outscored Chile for 1-1 record in Group A. Judit Barnai (189-F/C-94) recorded 14 points and 10 rebounds in the win. Hungary accumulated a 34:23 halftime lead. They went on a 15:4 run in the third term to clear off for good. Palma Kaposi (185-F-96) had 8 points and 15 rebounds in the win. Barbara Cousino (178-F-96) netted 22 points for Chile.
Group B
South Korea - Canada 42-79 Canada outscored South Korea behind 11 points from Alison Keough (185-F-95). Canada built a 38:13 halftime lead. They controlled the tempo in the second half and cruised to the victory. Alexandria Kiss-Rusk (193-C-93, college: Virginia Tech) had 10 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Yunseon Choi (177-F/G-97) knocked down 12 points for South Korea.
Portugal - Japan 37-69 Taniguchi Nichika (171-PG-96) recorded 15 points as Japan thumped Portugal. Japan piled up a 35:21 halftime advantage. Japan followed with a 34:16 run in the second half and rallied to the win. Mamiko Tanaka and Saki Hayashi (171-G-95) notched 13 points each for Japan. Josephine Filipe (177-G/F-95) netted 15 points for Portugal.
Group C
Uganda - Czech Republic 59-85 Czech Republic defeated Uganda to improve at 2-0 record. Tereza Vyorolava and Eva Kopecka (173-SF-96) nailed 13 points each in the win. Czech Republic claimed a 49:33 halftime lead. They maintained the lead throughout the second half and raced to the win. Brenda Ekone (152-G-96) netted 18 points for Uganda.
Poland - USA 53-102 USA posted the second straight win in Taipei. They stormed past Poland to remain perfect. Victoria Jankoska (173-G-94, college: Michigan St.) and Blair Watson (183-G) produced 19 points each for the winning side. USA stormed to a 50:22 halftime lead. They unloaded 52 points in the second half and raced to the victory. Kaila Charles (186-G) had 18 points in the win. Daria Marciniak (186-C-94) had 10 points for Poland.
Group D
Argentina - Australia 47-69 Australia fired past Argentina for the second consecutive victory in Group D. Lauren Scherf (196-C/F-96) posted 17 points and 8 rebounds in the win. The Emerging Opals established a 30:17 halftime lead. Australia used a 27:16 run in the fourth quarter to ice the win. Darcy Garbin (187-F-94) had 15 points and 11 rebounds in the victory. Julieta Ale (176-G-95) had 17 points in the defeat.
Lithuania - Russia 52-59 Russia defeated Lithuania for the second win in a row in Taipei. Julia Gladkova (185-F-94) had 16 points, 10 boards and 6 assists in the win. Russia claimed a 25:21 halftime lead. They sank 34 points in the second half to race to the victory. Svetlana Boykova (182-SF-96) chipped in 12 points for the winners. Roberta Mizgeryte (189-PF-95) and Dalia Belickaite (177-SG-96) tossed in 10 points apiece in the loss.
Overview of Day 1 in Taipei - Aug 21, 2017
Group A
Taiwan - Chile 111-44 Taiwan knocked down Chile to take the first win at the Universiade. Chen Yen-Yu (169-G/F-94) provided 17 points to lead the charge. Taiwan recorded a comfortable 57:23 halftime advantage and never looked back en route to the win. Yang Cing-Jung (183-F-93) had 15 points in the victory. Barbara Cousino (178-F-96) tossed in 11 points for Chile.
Hungary - Sweden 57-85 Sweden claimed the first win in Taiwan. They rallied past Hungary in the opener. Nathalie Fontaine (188-G-93, college: Ball St.) scored 19 points to lead the winners. Sweden piled up a 50:29 halftime lead. They went on a 20:9 run in the third term to clear off for good. Ellen Nystrom (185-G-93, college: Colorado St.) had 17 points and 8 assists for Sweden. Palma Kaposi (185-F-96) tossed in 23 points and grabbed 9 boards for Hungary.
Group B
Japan - South Korea 91-47 Tamami Nakada (180-C-97) notched 24 points and 6 boards to lead Japan to a comfortable win over South Korea. Japan went on a strong 25:5 run in the second frame to take a 21-point halftime lead. Japan unloaded 52 points in the second half to ease to the win. Yasuma Shiori (160-PG-94) had 11 points for Japan. Woo Sujin (175-F-94) had 12 points for South Korea.
Canada - Portugal 56-45 Canada outscored Portugal to open win count in Group B. Paige Crozon (185-G-94, college: Utah) had 16 points in the victory. Portugal enjoyed a 28:22 halftime advantage. But Canada responded with a 22:8 run in the third term to surge ahead. They held Portugal to just 9 points in the final quarter and rolled to the win. Nofuente Ceejay (173-G-93) had 9 points for Canada. Joana Cortinhas (182-SF-95) replied with 15 points for Portugal.
Group C
Czech Republic - Poland 57-52 Tereza Vyoralova (175-SG-94) provided 17 points and 7 rebounds to lead Czech Republic past Poland in the opener. Czech Republic recorded a 34:30 halftime lead. They maintained the lead throughout the second half to roll to the win. Aneta Mainclova (191-C-96) had 12 points in the victory. Monika Naczk (167-PG-95, agency: Promotex) tossed in 16 points for Poland.
USA - Uganda 121-34 The USA stormed past Uganda to take 1-0 record in Group C. Blair Watson (183-G) produced 21 points and 7 rebounds for the North American team. The USA piled up a 68:14 halftime lead and cruised to the victory in the second half. Victoria Jankoska (173-G-94, college: Michigan St.) had 16 points in the victory. Sarah Ageno and Ritah Imanishimwe (G-96) netted 9 points each in the loss.
Group D
Australia - Lithuania 78-71 Austria rallied past Lithuania for the first win in Group D. Lauren Scherf (196-C/F-96) nailed 19 points, grabbed 11 rebounds and made 7 blocks for the winners. Australia claimed a 42:32 halftime lead. The margin grew at 13-point mark heading into the fourth frame and never looked back en route to the victory. Darcy Garbin (187-F-94) had 14 points for the winners. Roberta Mizgeryte (189-PF-95) netted 11 points for Lithuania.
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