Japan beat Korea 80-43 to reach their first FIBA U18 Women’s Asia Cup final since 2018. FIBA reports that Japan opened a decisive gap in the second quarter at Karisma Arena in Seremban, Malaysia. Marin Koike led with 15 points and five steals, Riko Katsube added 13 points and Moe Sakata supplied 12 from the bench. The victory puts Japan one match from the title, while Korea move into the third-place game.