Iranian Girls Beat Kyrgyzstan in Asian Basketball Cup
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran defeated Kyrgyzstan 73-40 on Tuesday at the 2024 FIBA U-18 Women's Asia Cup Division B.
Iran took care of business against Kyrgyzstan in a physical encounter with Mahsa Karani once again leading the way to finish with 18 points, 6 rebounds running at 15 efficiency.
Atena Jafarzadeh played a pivotal role early on when Kyrgyzstan was applying pressure with Helya Houdneh instrumental under the rim at both ends to finish with 6 rebounds, 4 offensive and 3 defensive.
Iran had defeated Hong Kong 65-52 in its opening match.
Samoa and Iran ready for an epic challenge on Wednesday with both countries undefeated heading into the final day of the group phase.
The Philippines, Hong Kong, China, Iran, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, the Maldives, Samoa, and Syria are the teams that will be competing in the event for a chance to secure promotion to Division A.
