Day 3: Kazakhstan, Lebanon and India keep on cruising

BENGALURU (FIBA Women's Asia Cup 2017) - Group play closed on Day 3 of the FIBA Women's Asia Cup 2017 Division B with Kazakhstan and India topping their respective groups and Lebanon not far behind.

Kazakhstan made quick work of Fiji in the day's first Division B game, 71-48. The Kazakhs' defense was superb, forcing 30 turnovers, and their perimeter game was also remarkable as the Filipinas hit 10 triples throughout the contest. Nadezhda Kondrakova recorded 13 points, 12 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals and 1 block to pace Kazakhstan, while the 28 points from Bulou Miliakere Koyamainavure was already Fiji's finest.

The day's second game was a lot less lopsided as Singapore put up a good fight before bowing to Lebanon, 74-64. The SEABA side trailed by just 3 points at the half, but the Lady Cedars soon opened things up, outscoring Singapore, 21-11, in the 3rd period. Lebanon led by as many as 17 points in the second half before Singapore were able to peg the final spread at just 10 points. Lebanon were led by Nancy Maalouf's 16 points and 6 rebounds, while Singapore had Cheryl Poon as their best pupil so far.

Hosts India wound up group play by absolutely outclassing Sri Lanka, 88-42. The Indians' all-around brilliance was on full display here, and the win puts them in a prime position to win Division B and perhaps get promoted back into Division A. Grima Merlin Varghese unloaded an impressive 19-point, 10-rebound double-double to lead India, who were coming off a 1-day rest. As for Sri Lanka, it was Nadeeshani Kumarine Silva who turned some heads with her stat-line of 8 points, 8 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals and 1 blocked shot.

The Quarter-Finals commence on Day 4 with India facing Fiji, Lebanon colliding with Sri Lanka and Uzbekistan taking on Singapore.

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RESULTS:

Kazakhstan beat Fiji, 71-48

Lebanon beat Singapore, 74-64

India beat Sri Lanka, 88-42

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