Finishing with 4 wins and 1 loss in the World Cup qualifiers! Han Xu scores 22+8, Wang Siyu adds 17 points, Chinese women's basketball team defeats Brazil.

At 19:30 Beijing time on March 17, in the fifth round of the Wuhan zone for the 2026 Women's Basketball World Cup qualifiers, China defeated Brazil 83-71, securing second place in the Wuhan zone with a 4-1 record and advancing to the World Cup main stage.

Han Xu

Technical Statistics

China: Han Xu 22 points, 8 rebounds, 3 assists; Wang Siyu 17 points, 2 rebounds, 1 assist; Zhang Manman 11 points, 4 rebounds, 7 assists, 2 steals; Yang Shuyu 10 points, 2 rebounds, 6 assists; Zhang Ziyu 8 points, 3 rebounds; Luo Xinyu 6 points, 2 steals; Chen Yujie 4 points, 1 assist; Li Yueru 3 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist; Chen Mingling 2 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals; Wang Jiaqi 1 rebound, 1 assist; Zhang Ru 1 rebound.

Brazil: Dantes 26 points, 2 rebounds; Cardoso 12 points, 11 rebounds, 2 assists; Nascimento 7 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists; Oliveira 7 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists; Gonzalo 7 points, 3 rebounds, 7 assists; Sangali 4 points, 3 rebounds; Martins 4 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals; Costa 4 points, 3 assists, 2 steals; Mora 2 rebounds, 1 assist.

Game Recap

In the first quarter, both teams exchanged three-pointers early. Zhang Manman and Han Xu scored consecutive layups, helping China quickly establish a lead. Brazil used fast breaks by Dantes and Cardoso to tie the score. Han Xu and Chen Yujie connected inside and outside to pull ahead again. China continued to control the game; after Yang Shuyu scored off the glass, China led 18-11, forcing a Brazil timeout. After the timeout, Cardoso and Dantes led a 6-1 run to cut the deficit to 2 points. At the crucial moment, Wang Siyu scored a layup, and China led 21-17 to end the quarter.

In the second quarter, Martins and Dantes scored consecutively to tie the game again. Han Xu scored with shots and free throws, Yang Shuyu performed impressively, and China regained a lead. Brazil chased closely; Oliveira hit a three-pointer, and Brazil took a 29-28 lead. After Zhang Ziyu scored, Wang Siyu answered with a three-pointer, allowing China to regain control. Brazil's offense remained steady, keeping the gap close. Zhang Manman hit a three-pointer from the right wing, giving China a 39-34 lead. With Li Yueru hitting a three-pointer, China led 46-42 at halftime.

In the third quarter, Luo Xinyu and Han Xu hit three consecutive three-pointers, launching a 9-1 run to extend China's lead to 12 points, forcing a Brazil timeout. After the timeout, Zhang Manman also hit a three-pointer; Yang Shuyu and Han Xu scored from multiple spots, maintaining a lead of over 10 points. Brazil's offense stalled, relying on individual plays to score艰难ly. Wang Siyu scored with shots and free throws, plus completing a 2+1, helping China widen the gap to 16 points and leading 69-54 to end the quarter.

In the fourth quarter, Dantes scored inside and out, while China only managed 1 point from Wang Siyu's free throw. Brazil launched an 8-1 run to trail 62-70, prompting a China timeout. After the timeout, China missed several attempts until Han Xu scored a put-back to end the drought. Subsequently, Han Xu drew fouls and made two free throws; China gradually regained offensive rhythm. Zhang Ziyu scored an easy layup, giving China a 12-point lead. Cardoso and Gonzalo scored via free throws and fast breaks to cut 4 points. Zhang Ziyu and Han Xu went to the free-throw line; China led 79-69, and Brazil called a timeout. After the timeout, Chen Mingling and Wang Siyu went to the line and made all four free throws. Ultimately, China defeated Brazil 83-71.

Final Rankings

Thus, the Wuhan zone of the Women's Basketball World Cup qualifiers concluded. Belgium, China, Czech Republic, and Mali secured qualification, while Brazil and South Sudan failed to advance to the World Cup.

Starting Lineups

China: Zhang Manman, Yang Shuyu, Zhang Ru, Luo Xinyu, Han Xu

Brazil: Nascimento, Cardoso, Oliveira, Dantes, Gonzalo