Xinjiang Routs Shandong in Women’s Basketball Showdown

URUMQI, China (Interstat) — Xinjiang dominated Shandong 85-60 in a women’s professional basketball game Thursday, securing a regular-season series split.

The home team controlled play throughout, led by forward Zitina Aokuso’s 26 points and 10 rebounds. Xuemeng Wang added 24 points for Xinjiang. Cheyenne Parker Tyus managed 13 points and 12 rebounds in the loss for Shandong.

The victory improved Xinjiang’s record to 16-9, while Shandong fell to 15-10. The teams had split their two previous meetings this season.