WBB's Kristy Wallace Leads Australian U19 Team
7/25/2015 12:00:00 AM | Women's Basketball
CHEKHOV, Russia - The Australian Gems' U19 team, suffered their first loss of the FIBA Under 19 Women's World Championships on Saturday, when Russia claimed a 76-57 semifinal victory. The Gems will play in the bronze medal game against the loser of the USA vs. Spain semifinal on Sunday, July 26. The game will tip off on Sunday at 10 a.m. (CDT). Baylor sophomore guard Kristy Wallace and her Gem teammates are now 5-1 in tournament play.
Wallace led the Gems in both scoring and rebounding against the more experienced Russian team. She tallied 15 points and eight rebounds.
FIBA U19 Women's World Championship
Group Phase:
Sat., July 18, 7:15 a.m. (CDT) â '¬" 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 83, China 46 Box Score
Semifinals
Saturday, July 25 â '¬" Russia 76, Australia 57 Box Score
Bronze Medal Game
Sunday, July 26 â '¬" Australia vs. winner USA/Spain â '¬" 10:00 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
