Former Nebraska All-American Kelsey Griffin erupted for 16 points and a game-high nine rebounds to help power the Australian National Team to an 83-74 win over defending Asia Cup champion Japan on Tuesday in Bangalore, India.
Griffin, a 6-2 forward from Eagle River, Alaska, hit 7-of-11 shots from the field, including 1-of-2 three-point attempts to help secure a perfect 3-0 record in pool play for the Opals. Griffin added four assists and a blocked shot in 29 minutes in her third career game for the Australians, who earned the top seed in qualifying for the quarterfinal round. The Opals will face Korea, a team Australia defeated 78-54 in its opening game of the Asia Cup on Sunday.