India beat Malta 80-47

The women's basketball team will figure in a play-off to avoid the bottom place in the overall standings today after they were beaten by India 80-47 (24-14, 17-13, 20-15, 19-5) yesterday at Melbourne Park's Multi Purpose Venue. India, who finished...

The women's basketball team will figure in a play-off to avoid the bottom place in the overall standings today after they were beaten by India 80-47 (24-14, 17-13, 20-15, 19-5) yesterday at Melbourne Park's Multi Purpose Venue.

India, who finished third in their group before the positional play-offs, practically made sure of their victory in the opening quarter which they won by ten points. At half-time, India led 41-27.

Josephine Grima was again Malta's leading scorer with 22 points. Lucienne Bezzina potted 16. Malta's free-throw percentage was 40% (6-15).

Today, Malta face Malaysia again after the latter were beaten by Mozambique 80-70. Mozambique and India will play off for 5-6th place.

In a qualifying match earlier this week, Malaysia beat Malta 68-65.

The final will be contested by Australia and New Zealand.

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