[Life] Jones Cup: Taiwan White Team Thrashes Thailand by 58 Points, Securing First Win and 5th Place
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The William Jones Cup International Basketball Invitational Tournament's Taiwan White Team defeated the Thailand Team today (29th) in the 5th-6th place classification match. Relying on balanced team performance, they won 93-35, securing their first win in this year's Jones Cup and finishing in 5th place.
The Taiwan White Team, which struggled to find a win in the group preliminary rounds, faced the Thailand Team in the 5th-6th place classification match today. In the first quarter, with multiple players contributing offensively, they successfully gained a lead. In the second quarter, they held their opponents to just 1 point, allowing Taiwan White to rapidly extend the score difference and establish a solid foundation for victory. Maintaining their offensive momentum after halftime, they ultimately won by 58 points, clinching their first victory in this year's Jones Cup.
In this game, five players from Taiwan White scored in double digits. Lin Jia-rong scored a game-high 15 points. Shooter Li Zhen-yi contributed 14 points and 6 rebounds, including four three-pointers. Point guard Li En-xin added 14 points, 4 rebounds, and 2 steals, collectively helping Taiwan White conclude their Jones Cup campaign with a beautiful victory.
Taiwan White Team's head coach Lin Ji-wen, in a post-game media interview, expressed great happiness about the win. She praised the players' diligent attitude since training camp and thanked them for being willing to wear the national team jersey. She also stated that they achieved their pre-game goals today and hoped the players would gain valuable experience from the Jones Cup, maintain a humble attitude for continuous improvement, and represent Taiwan in future international competitions.
Li En-xin, a point guard from UBA's Culture University, mentioned that she was a bit nervous participating in the Jones Cup for the first time. However, her teammates and coaches gave her a lot of confidence. Especially as the point guard controlling the game, she learned a lot from her senior teammates, including timing and ball-handling. She hopes this will be nourishment for her progress. (Editor: Shen Zhen-jiang)
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