Australia Dominates Serbia at U17 World Cup
Australia asserted its dominance over Serbia, securing an 88-66 victory at the FIBA U17 World Cup.
The Australians seized control early, leading 38-26 at halftime and maintaining an 11-point advantage entering the final period (61-50).
The game's decisive swing occurred in the fourth quarter, which Australia outscored 27-16 to seal the final margin. Their offensive efficiency, shooting 49% from the field (34/69), stood in stark contrast to Serbia's 32% clip. Australia's bench proved instrumental, contributing 40 points to Serbia's 34. John Aryang posted a double-double with 12 points and 11 rebounds, complemented by Yahya Basaran's 15 points and 7 boards for Australia. For Serbia, Nikola Kusturica led the scoring with 17 points, though his team struggled at the free-throw line, converting just 11 of 25 attempts (44%).
This commanding win sends a clear statement from Australia in the international tournament.