The Serbians began the second quarter off robust, scoring two baskets within the first minute, however the Opals bounced again to construct an 30-19 lead.
However Anderson once more troubled the Opals’ defence, pulling down 5 late factors to maintain her aspect in contact at 36-28 at half-time. She had 14 factors on the break.
Bec Allen is attended to by medical employees.Credit score:AP Photograph
The Opals stored Serbia scoreless for the opening 4 minutes of the quarter, rising their result in 18 factors, however they misplaced level guard Sami Whitcomb, who suffered a bloody nostril. However she would return and nail a 3.
Serbia went on the assault, defensively, and their aggressive play paid off, happening a 7-0 run late within the quarter as Sasa Cado discovered her vary from exterior because the Opals led 53-43 going into the final time period.
Allen and Tolo once more got here up with key baskets as Serbia continued to press and entice, however it got here to little as they took residence an important win.
After the sport, Tolo added a bit of extra perception about Allen’s damage.
“Bec bought crunched with a knee to the ribs – it appeared like she was in ache, and I hope she is OK,” Tolo stated.
With Millie Muroi
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