China rallies past Czech Republic in overtime as Belgium remains unbeaten

China rallied from a late deficit to defeat the Czech Republic 74-70 in overtime at the FIBA Women’s World Cup, improving to 1-1 after a heavy opening loss to the United States. Han Xu led China with 22 points and 14 rebounds, while Yang Shuyu tied the game at 64-64 in the closing seconds of regulation and helped finish the overtime win. The result leaves China’s matchup with Italy poised to determine second place in Group D, while the Czech Republic faces elimination before playing the United States. In other group-stage action, Belgium remained unbeaten with a 76-64 victory over Puerto Rico, led by Maxuella Lisowa Mbaka’s 16 points despite a quiet game from star Emma Meesseman.