Australia edge Japan 83–82 for third straight U18 Women's Asia Cup title
Australia edged Japan 83-82 in the FIBA U18 Women's Asia Cup Division A final in Seremban, Malaysia, on October 10 to secure a third consecutive title.
Australia's U18 women celebrate with the 2026 Asian championship trophy in Malaysia. Photo: FIBA.
Australia edged Japan 83-82 in the FIBA U18 Women's Asia Cup Division A final in Seremban, Malaysia, on October 10 to secure a third consecutive title. Madison Ryan scored the decisive basket with 0.9 seconds remaining, completing a performance of 17 points and 17 rebounds. Miya Takeuchi had put Japan ahead 82-81 with 3.7 seconds left. Takeuchi finished with 25 points and six assists, but Japan had to settle for silver.
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