China Secures Third Place at FIBA U18 Women’s Asia Cup 2026

In the third place game of the FIBA U18 Women’s Asia Cup 2026, China defeated Korea with a final score of 129 to 106. The match took place at the Karisma Arena in Seremban, Malaysia, where China dominated the court with strong performances throughout.

China led every quarter: 30-23 in the first, 21-20 in the second, 29-16 in the third, and 26-10 in the final quarter. Yuanshan Li from China emerged as the game's standout player, achieving an impressive efficiency rating of 40. Heewon Cho from Korea followed as one of the leaders with a rating of 13.

The game featured China's biggest lead of 11 points and a scoring run of six consecutive points. The teams experienced only one lead change and were tied once during the match.

Field goal percentages showcased China's offensive strength, with 62% in overall shooting, 73.8% in two-point field goals, and 31.3% in three-point shots. Korea had a shooting percentage of 43.7% overall, with 42.3% for two-point and 55% for three-point attempts. Free throw shooting was another highlight for China, who recorded 84.2%.

The match was overseen by referees Calia Hanks (Australia), Michelle Chian Yie Tseng (Singapore), and Zhung Liang Hum (Malaysia). The game's attendance was recorded at 120.