Puerto Rico gains World Cup breakthrough
Sydney, Australia – Puerto Rico booked the last quarterfinal slot at the women’s basketball World Cup on Tuesday with a “fairytale” 92-73 win over South Korea, securing a knockout place for the first time.
Mya Hollingshed drilled a game-high 29 points and 12 rebounds in the do-or-die clash on the final day of group matches at the 10-day tournament in Sydney.
Defeat consigned the Koreans to an early exit as 17th-ranked Puerto Rico progressed with two wins from five in Group A, quickly taking the initiative to open an 18-point lead after the first quarter.
Puerto Rico join 10-time champions the United States, hosts Australia, China, Belgium, Canada, France and Serbia in the last eight, which tips off on Thursday.
Who faces who will be determined after the last group games.
The USA have already clinched top spot in Group A and will face the third- or fourth-placed team from Group B.
Whoever wins between China and Belgium will advance as Pool A’s second seed.
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