Sichuan 70, at Shanxi 72

TAIYUAN, China (Interstat) — Shanxi edged Sichuan 72-70 in a women’s professional basketball game Friday, avenging a loss from earlier in the week. The home team secured the narrow victory behind a standout performance from Shakira Austin, who had 21 points and 13 rebounds. Elizabeth Cambage dominated for Sichuan with 21 points and 16 rebounds, but her team fell just short. Shanxi improved its season record to 23-5 across all competitions, while Sichuan moved to 22-6. The teams will meet again in Taiyuan on Sunday. Read more...