Overview

• Cayla George delivered a 20-point, 13-rebound double-double to anchor Australia’s victory in the final at Shenzhen Bay Sports Centre.
• Alex Fowler was named tournament MVP after contributing consistent double-doubles and displaying all-around impact throughout her Opals debut.
• Ally Wilson provided a decisive spark off the bench with 13 points in the final quarter despite limited prior court time.
• Australia completed a flawless five-game campaign by also overcoming South Korea 86-73 in the semifinals and beating Japan twice.
• The championship triumph guarantees the Opals a direct qualification spot for the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup in Germany.