China rallies past Czech Republic in overtime as Belgium remains unbeaten
9 sourcesUpdated Sep 7, 2026
Think Free
The IJR Daily
Your front page, in your inbox — trending stories picked for you every morning, plus the big ones as they break.
Free, no account needed. Unsubscribe anytime.
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.
Where do you stand?
How it spread
What each side asserts, disputes — or leaves out entirely.
Whose framing of this story rings truest to you?
Free account · your comment posts right after signup
Belgium staying unbeaten is impressive, curious how that showdown with Australia for group lead plays out.
Han Xu putting up 22 and 14 in that OT win is huge, China's frontcourt height really showed against the Czechs tonight.
