POSTED BY: Eurobasket News
Bria Hartley
Final
USA - Russia 90:71
The USA claimed the Golden medals at the World University Games in Kazan. They denied the hosts in the championship game tonight. The USA defended their title.
The USA set the tone early on. The North American team went on a 22:13 run in the first period. They kept the hosts at bay throughout the second frame. The USA piled up a 41:27 halftime advantage. Russia struggled to slow their opponents down after the big break. The visitors fired 27 points in the third quarter to gain a 21-point buffer before the fourth term. Russia exploded with 24 points in the final stanza but could not avoid the loss at the end. Bria Hartley (170-G-92) posted 17 points to lead the winners. Crystal Bradford (183-G-93) contributed 16 points, while Kaleena Lewis (183-F-93) chipped in 15 points for the winners. Natalia Vieru (196-C-89) answered with 13 points and 9 rebounds for Russia. Tatiana Grigoryeva (179-F-90, agency: IPSA) and Anastasia Logunova (192-C-90) finished with 12 points apiece in the defeat.
USA: Bria Hartley 17, Crystal Bradford 16, Kaleena Lewis 15
Russia: Natalia Vieru 13, Tatiana Grigoryeva 12, Anastasia Logunova 12
3-4 Place
Australia - Taiwan 99:58
Australia claimed the Bronze medals at the World University Games. They outgunned Taiwan in the consolation final in Kazan. Stephanie Cumming (178-G-90) and Tess Magden (90) nailed 23 points each to lead the winners.
Australia exploded with 27 points in the first period to take a 14-point lead. The Aussies controlled the pace in the second frame. They established a 51:23 halftime lead. Australia stayed red hot offensively in the third term. They piled up a comfortable 33-point cushion before the final stanza. Australia never looked back afterwards marching to the victory at the end. Alice Kunek (187-G/F-91) netted 15 points for the winning side. Ying-Li Huang responded with 14 points for Taiwan. Huang Hsiang-Ting (179-F-93) had 11 points in the losing case.
Australia: Stephanie Cumming 23, Tess Magden 23, Alice Kunek 15
Taiwan: Ying-Li Huang 14, Huang Hsiang-Ting 11
5-6 Place
Sweden - Czech Republic 72:63
Sweden earned the fifth position at the World University Games. They outgunned Czech Republic in Kazan tonight. Danielle Hamilton-Carter (190-F-90, college: Fayetteville St.) stepped up with 22 points and 11 boards for the winners.
Sweden quickly jumped into the lead. They poured in 24 points in the first period and accumulated a 10-point lead after ten minutes. Czech Republic adjusted defensively in the second term. They slowed down the Scandinavian team and narrowed the deficit at 8 points 27:35 at halftime. Czech Republic erased the deficit and leveled things up at 44 heading into the fourth term. But Sweden fired 28 points in the final stanza and claimed the victory. Kalis Loyd (188-G-89) finished with 14 points, while Binta Drammeh (180-F-92) added 10 points for the winners. Klara Pochobradska (186-C-89) netted 16 points for Czech Republic. Alena Hanusova (19-C-91) had 14 points in the loss.
Sweden: Danielle Hamilton-Carter 22+11 boards, Kalis Loyd 14, Binta Drammeh 10
Czech Republic: Klara Pochobradska 16, Alena Hanusova 14
7-8 Place
Hungary - Canada 60:55
Hungary occupied the 7th place at the World University Games in Russia. They held off Canada in the final game at the tournament. Tijana Krivacevic (194-F-90) posted 19 points and 8 rebounds to pace the winning side.
Canada got to the better start to the game. The North American team gained a 17:10 advantage after ten minutes. Hungary cut the deficit in the second frame. The Europeans got within 4 points at halftime 33:29. Hungary held Canada to just 8 points in the third frame and pulled ahead. They snatched a 44:41 lead heading into the final stanza. Hungary stayed solid defensively throughout the fourth term and snatched victory at the end. Reka Balint (182-SF-91) netted 14 points, while Zsofia Varga (182-F-89) had 8 points in the victory. Miah-Marie Langlois (176-PG-91) answered with 13 points and 7 steals for Canada. Dalyce Emmerson (191-F-93) topscored with 16 points in the loss.
Hungary: Tijana Krivacevic 19, Reka Balint 14, Zsofia Varga 8
Canada: Dalyce Emmerson 16, Miah-Marie Langlois 13
9-10 Place
Ukraine - China 85:72
Ukraine ended their World University Games campaign with victory. Olga Maznichenko (190-F/C-91, agency: LBM Management) and Olesia Malashenko (191-PF-91, agency: LBM Management) nailed 18 points each to lead their team past China. Ukraine thus clinched the 9th overall position at the tournament.
Ukraine gained a 21:16 lead after ten minutes. China increased the tempo in the second frame but the effort was equally matched by Ukraine. China arrived at halftime trailing by 7 points 37:44. Ukraine held their opponents to just 11 points in the third term to boost the lead at 13-point mark 61:48. The teams traded baskets throughout the fourth period as Ukraine coasted to the victory. Krystyna Matsko (182-F-91) netted 13 points in the win. Wang Jinxian (182-F-89) responded with 20 points for China. Shao Ting (183-F-89) chipped in 18 points, grabbed 7 boards and issued 4 assists in the loss.
Ukraine: Olesia Malashenko 18, Olga Maznichenko 18, Krystyna Matsko 13
China: Wang Jinxian 20, Shao Ting 18
11-12 Place
Poland - Brazil 73:59
Poland claimed the victory on the final day of the World University Games. They defeated Brazil to secure the 11th place at the tourney. Martyna Stelmach (188-F/C-92) netted 19 points and grabbed 9 rebounds for Poland.
The teams went neck and neck throughout the first period. The scoreboard read 18:18 after ten minutes. Brazil snatched a narrow lead in the second frame. The Latin American team eked out a 35:34 halftime lead. Poland surged ahead in the third term. They held Brazil to 10 points in the period and raced to a 53:45 advantage at the final intermission. Poland knocked down 20 points in the fourth term and sealed the winning outcome. Barbara Skowronek (187-C-90) netted 16 points, while Milena Krzyzaniak (166-G-90, agency: Promotex) finished with 12 points in the victory. Ariane da Silva and Luana de Souza (176-F-91) chipped in 11 points each for Brazil.
Poland: Martyna Stelmach 19, Barbara Skowronek 16, Milena Krzyzaniak 12
Brazil: Ariane da Silva 11, Luana de Souza 11
13-14 Place
Japan - Finland 78:63
Japan celebrated victory in their final game at the World University Games in Kazan. They fired past Finland to clinch the 13th overall position. Mika Kurihara (178-F-89) nailed 17 points to lead the charge.
Japan looked confident in the opening quarter. The Asian team grabbed a 22:16 lead ten minutes into the game. Finland cut the deficit in the second frame. The Europeans got within 5 points at halftime 41:36. But Japan did not allow Finland to get closer in the third quarter. The Asian team stretched the distance to as many as 12 points at the final intermission. Finland managed just 15 points in the fourth term and had to surrender at the end. Masami Honda (176-G/F-91) netted 12 points, while Yuka Kosuge (180-F-91) added 10 points for the winning side. Linda-Lotta Lehtoranta (175-G-91) answered with 27 points for Finland. Henna Salomaa (175-G-89, college: Oakland) chipped in 9 points in the loss.
Japan: Mika Kurihara 17, Masami Honda 12, Yuka Kosuge 10
Finland: Linda-Lotta Lehtoranta 27, Henna Salomaa 9
15-16 Place
Mali - Mongolia 84:67
Mali claimed the first win at the Summer Universiade in Kazan. They defeated Mongolia in their final game at the tournament. Aminata Mariko (185-C-90) posted 26 points and 14 rebounds to lead the African team.
Mongolia took an early lead in the game. The Asian team grabbed a 25:19 advantage after ten minutes. But Mali quickly gained control in the second period. The African team triggered a 22:7 rally and posted a 41:32 halftime advantage. Mali extended the margin in the third quarter. They piled up a 17-point buffer before the fourth term. Mongolia could not get within striking distance in the final term as Mali cruised to the victory. Aminata Konate (169-G-90, agency: Fusion Sports) netted 16 points, while Awa Diallo (192-C-92) dropped 9 points and issued 7 assists for the winning team. Solongo Bayasgalan answered with 21 points for Mongolia. Dolgor Ichinkhorloo and Soyolmaa Chuluuntsetseg had 14 points apiece in the loss.
Mali: Aminata Mariko 26+14 boards, Aminata Konate 16, Awa Diallo 9
Mongolia: Solongo Bayasgalan 21, Dolgor Ichinkhorloo 14, Soyolmaa Chuluuntsetseg 14
