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09/08 12:54 CDT Hungary beats Japan 84-63 to set up quarterfinal against US at
women's FIBA World Cup
Hungary beats Japan 84-63 to set up quarterfinal against US at women's FIBA
World Cup
By CIARAN FAHEY
AP Sports Writer
BERLIN (AP) --- Reka Lelik scored 23 points as Hungary beat Japan 84-63 at the
women's FIBA World Cup on Tuesday to set up a quarterfinal against the United
States.
Virg Takcs-Kiss added 17 points for Hungary, which will face the four-time
defending champion in the late quarterfinal slot Thursday.
The game was overshadowed by a serious injury to Japan shooting guard Saki
Hayashi, who went off with what looked a broken right arm after an awkward fall
shortly before halftime.
Hosts in action later Host Germany faces South Korea later for a quarterfinal spot against Belgium. The home team, buoyed by loud support at the Berlin Arena, has gradually improved since losing its first group game by 30 points to Spain. Germany rebounded with a 74-58 win over Japan and followed with a comfortable 83-58 win over Mali. Germany's Frieda Bhner scored 21 points against Mali after 19 in the previous win and was expected to duel with Korea's leading player Park Ji-hyun. All the quarterfinals are scheduled for Thursday. Spain and France await the winners of Wednesday's playoffs between Italy-Australia and China-Puerto Rico, respectively. ___ See AP's full WNBA coverage here
Hosts in action later Host Germany faces South Korea later for a quarterfinal spot against Belgium. The home team, buoyed by loud support at the Berlin Arena, has gradually improved since losing its first group game by 30 points to Spain. Germany rebounded with a 74-58 win over Japan and followed with a comfortable 83-58 win over Mali. Germany's Frieda Bhner scored 21 points against Mali after 19 in the previous win and was expected to duel with Korea's leading player Park Ji-hyun. All the quarterfinals are scheduled for Thursday. Spain and France await the winners of Wednesday's playoffs between Italy-Australia and China-Puerto Rico, respectively. ___ See AP's full WNBA coverage here
