Great effort !

Talbot had a triple double earlier in the tournament too!

Aussies beat Brazil 69-51 and play Serbia tonight to lock up 2nd spot heading into the QFs.

Casey Samuels had 21p, Steph Talbot 15p, 5r, 4a and 6to, Mijovic 14p, 7r, 5a, 3s and 3b, and Wilson had 13p, 10r and 5a.

The Gems beat Serbia 89-53 in their final game to lock up second spot and a QF against China tonight at 10pm EST. Dont tell KK but it seems it's not on FIBA TV, only from SFs onwards.

Against Serbia, Mijovic had 15p and 4s, and Darcee Garbin had 14p and 11r.

Aussie girls beat China and progress to semi finals to play off for a medal!

Score was 74-65 and that sets up a SF date with the USA!

Steph Talbot had 22p, 11r, 5a, 4s and 3b!!! Wilson had 12p, 12r and 5a, Samuels 13p and 5r, and Mijovic 13p.

Aussies won bronze! Huge win over Spain 73-68, coming from 17 down at one stage and using a massive 30-17 fourth quarter - including a 15-0 run - to get it done!

Steph Talbot was again massive with 22p on 7/9, 9r and 3a. Carley Mijovic had 25p and 6r. Well done girls!

They lost their SF to the USA 77-54, Talbot the best with 11p, 6r and 5a. Allegedly, they interviewed Steph after the bronze medal game asking how much she enjoyed it and she may or may not have said "shitloads".

Great result. from what i have read an incredible comeback win.

Matched only by BA's lack of enthusiasm. 1115 am (Eastern) and no mention on BA Site, BA facebook.

Awesome effort!

Talbot was also naed to the All-Tournament Team of 5.

KLAIPEDA (FIBA U19 World Championship for Women) - Resilient and joyous Australia came back from the brink against Spain at the FIBA U19 World Championship for Women as Carley Mijovic and Stephanie Talbot led their team to a 73-68 success in a remarkable turnaround.

The celebrations on the final buzzer were made even sweeter for the triumphant Gems since they were routed against their opponents during the Preliminary Round and found themselves down by as many as 17 points this time.

Trailing 48-31 after a triple by Yaiza Rodriguez Ortego, it looked pretty much all over for head coach Cheryl Chambers and her team.

But with more aggressive defense, better ball movement on offense and Mijovic providing a spark, they found a new gear and hauled themselves back into a truly gripping encounter.

At 51-43 they still had plenty of work to do, but they posted a spectacular 15-0 run which turned the game on its head and had the Spanish playing catch-up.

Mijovic converted a super three-point play, produced big block on defense and then showed she has a nice touch from the perimeter as the burst was rounded off with a tough basket from the hard-nosed and multi-talented Talbot.

During the closing stages, Tahlia Tupea looked to have driven a three-point dagger through the heart of the Spanish team when with 90 seconds remaining, she put the Gems 69-62 ahead.

But, Spain hit back with six consecutive points to set up a thrilling end as Talbot grabbed arguably the game-winning steal which led to Alex Wilson calmly sinking the free-throws which cemented the first medal for the Gems since 1997

Mijovic and Talbot combined for 47 points and 15 rebounds.


******Well done girls, mag-bloody-nificent*****

Terrific effort by SA girls - Talbot & Wilson both with impressive stats for World Championships in Lithuania.

(Talbot) - 13pts, 7 rbs & 5assts
(Wilson) - 13pts, 7 rbs & 3 assts

Talbot named to All Star 5 for tournament & Wilson playing a significant role as super sub in a 6 man/woman role for the Gems.

The lack of publicity is shocking & disturbing from BA to Advertiser. Gee whiz Sharni Layton moves on from the Thunderbirds & receives as much publicity as the new Royal Baby (George)!!!