S. Korea pounds Mongolia to grab quarterfinal berth in women's hoops
South Korea hammered Mongolia 88-61 on Monday to secure a spot in the quarterfinals of the women's basketball tournament at the ongoing Asian Games. Forward Lee Hae-ran led the balanced attack with 20 points at Aichi International Arena in Nagoya, central Japan, where South Korea enjoyed its second straight victory in Group C. South Korea, after opening the competition with a 106-40 win over…
South Korea has secured a spot in the quarterfinals of the women's basketball tournament at the Asian Games, defeating Mongolia 88-61 on Monday. Forward Lee Hae-ran was the standout player for South Korea, scoring 20 points. The victory came after South Korea's 106-40 win over Malaysia on Friday, securing their place in the tournament's top group.
The top two teams from each group, along with the two best third-place teams, will advance to the quarterfinals. Despite Mongolia's strong second-half performance, they were unable to overcome South Korea's early deficit, ensuring South Korea's advancement to the next round.
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