Team Canada (Kia Nurse) v Australia (live stream @9:15)

[UConnCat]

Canada, Australia, Brazil and Turkey are playing in the Zafer Cup, a tournament in Istanbul that will serve as a tune-up for the upcoming world championships. The game is being streamed live as I type. Tip-off at 9:15:

http://www.tbftv.org/CanliYayin/10692/canli-canada-australia

 

[UConnCat]

Nurse with quick 6 pts for Canada which is up 10-9.

 

[Kibitzer]

A lot of fans there, most in disguise as black seats.

 

[Wbbfan1]

Thanks Live Stats: http://live.tbf.org.tr/TBF/netcasting/default.asp?game_number=271&microsite_scope=

 

[UConnCat]

Canada up 37-32 at halftime. Nurse with 6 pts. and looks very comfortable out there. Nia Fields (ucla) looking good. Other collegiate players Ruth Hamblin (Oregon St) and Plouffe(s) (both sisters? Marquette and Utah). Liz Cambage and Belinda Snell are only 2 Aussies I recognize at this point. No LJ though I read that she is hoping to play in the world championships.

 

[Wbbfan1]

Canada wins 62-55
Kia has 9 points and 4 Rebounds

Box Score: http://live.tbf.org.tr/TBF/netcasting/default.asp?game_number=271&microsite_scope=

To see the box score click the link that starts with Iisat

 

[UConnCat]

Canada wins 62-55. Nurse finishes with 9 pts; Nirra Fields (ucla) scored 10.

Leilani Mitchell, who chose not to play for Liberty this season, plays for australia.

 

[UConnCat]

Canada will play Turkey tomorrow (not streamed) and then play Brazil on Sunday (streamed at same link at 9:15 am).

 

[EricLA]

So 9 points and 4 boards (but no assists) against pros Leilani Mitchell and Belinda Snell... Kid's got game!!

 

[rvwsleep]

That's the first time I was able to watch Nurse in game play, impressive. Lots of energy, very athletic and her defense was really causing havoc with Australia's point guards.

 

[VAMike23]

That's the first time I was able to watch Nurse in game play, impressive. Lots of energy, very athletic and her defense was really causing havoc with Australia's point guards.

 

[ochoopsfan]

Not sure what to think of Australia. I think the entire team are Pro players, either in Oz or elsewhere in the world. Seemed like they werent well organized.
The girl that impressed me for Canada was Ruth Hamblin(#23) of Oregon State. I only watched the 2nd half and she played real good defense on Marianne Tolo and Liz Cambage, both seasoned pros. By the way, my pick to win the Pac12 is Oregon State, as long as they stay healthy.

 

[Kibitzer]

That's the first time I was able to watch Nurse in game play, impressive. Lots of energy, very athletic and her defense was really causing havoc with Australia's point guards.

SSSHHHH!

Praise her "D" too much and Tony won't be able to cite how well Geno develops her skills when she gets to UConn.

 

[Zorro]

SSSHHHH!

Praise her "D" too much and Tony won't be able to cite how well Geno develops her skills when she gets to UConn.

With all due respect, Kibs, yes he will!!