Sapphires sparkle in 79-point rout of Korea

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Australia has defeated Korea 119-40 at Arena Seremban in Malaysia to continue its hot start to the 2025 FIBA U16 Asia Cup campaign.

Key Details

Result: Australia 119 def. Korea 40

When: September 23, 2025

Where: Arena Seremban, Malaysia

By the Numbers

Isabel Smith starred with 18 points, eight rebounds, four steals, and two assists in 22 minutes with a +/- of +52.

Jemyma Manyok (Australia) had 11 points, 13 rebounds, three blocks,and two assists in 14 minutes.

Sophie Richardson (Australia) had 20 points, four blocks,and three assists in 20 minutes played.

Full Box Score

What Happened

Australia opened the game with a blistering 13- 0 run and never looked back.

Finishing the opening term with a 38-5 lead, the opening sequence was highlighted by a five-point, seven-rebound and one block quarter from Queensland centre Jemyma Manyok.

It was a blistering start from the Sapphires on both ends,as they got to the basket with ease and then pressed Korea into repeated turnovers and blocked shots.

The rout only continued in the second quarter, as Australia finished with a 52-point halftime lead, thanks to a Sophie Richardson banked three-pointer on the buzzer.

Australia was led by a balanced scoring line-up, with five players scoring in double figures and no player playing more than 22 minutes.

In a repeat of the opener against the Philippines, Australia dominated the boards, with bigs Manyok (13 rebounds) and Matilda Trout (16 rebounds) leading a total dominance on the boards.

The Sapphires now play Chinese Taipei on Wednesday in their third group stage game at 1:30pm (AEST).