Opals defeat Puerto Rico 70-54 in basketball World Cup opener in Germany
- Posted Sat 5 Sep 2026 at 7:32amSat 5 Sep 2026 at 7:32amAlanna Smith was a solid contributor for the Opals in their Wold Cup opener.
- (Getty Images/NurPhoto: Ulrik Pedersen)In short:The Opals have won their World Cup opener with a 70-54 defeat of Puerto Rico.
- Steph Talbot was named player of the game after scoring 19 points, eight rebounds and three assists.
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- Posted Sat 5 Sep 2026 at 7:32amSat 5 Sep 2026 at 7:32amAlanna Smith was a solid contributor for the Opals in their Wold Cup opener.
- (Getty Images/NurPhoto: Ulrik Pedersen)In short:The Opals have won their World Cup opener with a 70-54 defeat of Puerto Rico.
- Steph Talbot was named player of the game after scoring 19 points, eight rebounds and three assists.
Sources: ABC Australia