WBB's Kristy Wallace and U19 Team Defeat Mali
7/22/2015 12:00:00 AM | Women's Basketball
CHEKHOV, Russia - Baylor sophomore Kristy Wallace and her Australian Gems teammates defeated Mali, 91-23, in its round of 16 game in the FIBA Under 19 Women's World Championships on Wednesday, July 22.
The Gems are now 4-0 in tournament play and advanced to quarterfinal action (Friday, July 24) where they will face China.
Despite playing less than 15 minutes in the lopsided victory, Wallace, a 5-11 guard, tallied seven points, added a game-high seven assists while hauling down five rebounds and contributing a steal. Australia led 58-20 at the half and limited Mali to just three points in the second half, holding them to 15.8% shooting for the game.
FIBA U19 Women's World Championship
Group Phase:
Sat., July 18, 7:15 a.m. (CDT) -- Australia 105, Serbia 62
Sun., July 19, 7:30 a.m. (CDT) -- Australia 62, Brazil 48 Box Score
Tues., July 21, 7:45 a.m. (CDT) -- Australia 87, Korea 38 Box Score
Round of 16
Wed., July 22 -- Australia 91, Mali 23 Box Score
Quarterfinals
Friday, July 24 -- Australia vs. China -- 5:30 a.m. (CDT)
All games will feature a live stream, Australia's games can be viewed at: Live Stream
For complete tournament info, please visit: FIBA U19 World Championships
