Puerto Rico reaches World Cup quarters

By Agence France-Presse

Sep 28, 2022 12:07 am

SYDNEY: 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.

Puerto Rico’s Arella Guirantes shoots under pressure from South Korea’s Kang Lee-seul during the Women’s Basketball World Cup group A game between Puerto Rico and South Korea in Sydney on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022. AFP PHOTO

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