Sports7/21/2025•The Guardian
Australia’s Opals survive late Japan comeback to end eight-year title drought
Australia's Opals, the national women's basketball team, won the Women's Asia Cup for the first time in eight years after defeating Japan 88-79 in the final, which was played in China. Alex Fowler, who was named the tournament's Most Valuable Player (MVP), scored 15 points for the Opals. The Opals held off a late comeback attempt by Japan to secure the victory. This win will boost the team's confidence as they prepare for the 2023 Women's Basketball World Cup in Germany.
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