Iran Downs Samoa at FIBA U-16 Women's Asia Cup 2025-Division B
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran defeated Samoa 78-45 in the FIBA U-16 Women's Asia Cup 2025-Division B at the Karisma Arena on Sunday.
Four players finished in double figures in the win, led by Elina Kazemevini with 13 points. Asma Shadrouh and Elena Ahmadian produced 12 points apiece, with the latter adding 4 rebounds and 6 assists plus a steal.
Sara Mokhtari notched a double-double of 11 points and 10 rebounds as 11 of the 12 players scored at least 2 points in the triumph thanks to the 24 assists they finished with - 14 more than what their foes had.
Jalyn Newton-Taito had 10 points to lead Samoa, fiba.basketball reported.
Teams finishing first in their groups will advance directly to the Final Four.
