Australia, Spain, Turkey and the US all won their games today at the FIBA World Championships to advance to the quarterfinals, which begin Friday. All four teams are 3-0 and earn a bye.
Brazil and Cuba stay alive for now. Cuba grabbed the last spot with a 73-57 romp over Korea. Brazil downed Japan, 79-56.
The most thrilling game of the day was a toss up between France's edging of Canada, 63-59, and Serbia's survival of China, 65-63.
Spain routed the Czech Republic, 67-43.
Turkey topped Mozambique, 64-54.
Australia smashed Belarus, 87-45.
The US annihilated Angola, 119-44, for the largest victory margin in World Championship play by an American team. Nneka Ogwumike lead five players in double figures with 18 points and 10 rebounds.
Tomorrow's schedule:
Czech Republic vs. Canada
France vs. Brazil
Belarus vs. China
Serbia vs. Cuba
More World Championship news:
Canada's Katherine Plouffe wants to extend her stay at the games.
WNBA news:
Storm exit interviews: Tanisha Wright had a memorable tenth season.
The Fever's Marissa Coleman had her most productive pro year ever this season.
Atlanta Dream player review: Jasmine Thomas.
College news:
Michigan has a golden opportunity to take the next step.
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