Overview

• Australia opened with group wins over the Philippines, Lebanon and Japan before defeating South Korea 86-73 in the semifinal behind Cayla George’s 20-point, 13-rebound double-double.
• Ally Wilson scored 13 of her 14 points in the final quarter and spearheaded a 12-2 late run to repel Japan’s comeback attempt.
• Alexandra Fowler was named tournament MVP after averaging 11.8 points and 7.2 rebounds and leading the Opals with 15 points in the gold-medal game.
• Stephanie Reid paced the competition with 8.3 assists per game and earned All-Star Five honors alongside Fowler.
• Six players made their Opals debuts and filled key roles as Australia adapted to the absence of several WNBA-based stars.