The Australian Opals got their FIBA Women's Asia Cup campaign off to a flying start with a dominant 115-39 win over the Philippines in their opening game of Group B.
Six Aussies scored in double figures on the night, led by Miela Sowah with 19 points on 7-of-10 shooting, while Sara Blicavs added 17.
Chloe Bibby recorded a 16-point, 10-rebound double-double to earn Player of the Game honours.
The Opals raced out of the gates on a 12-0 run to start the game and never looked back, leading wire-to-wire and closing the game with a 28-2 fourth quarter.
Australia shot a scorching 60.6 percent (46-of-76) from the field and 42.3 percent (11-of-26) from the 3-point line, racking up 36 assists on the night.
They now turn their attention to Lebanon as they look to move to a 2-0 record in Group B.
The Sporting News has you covered with all the information you need ahead of Australia vs Lebanon, including TV information, schedule, and more.
How to watch Australia vs. Lebanon: TV channels, live streams
- TV channels: —
- Live streams: FIBA YouTube channel
FIBA Women's Asia Cup games will not be available on free-to-air TV. You can watch the Opals games on ESPN/Kayo Sports. The tournament's games will also be available to stream on the FIBA YouTube channel.
When is the Australian Opals vs. Lebanon game?
- Date: Monday, July 14
- Time: 6:30 p.m. AEST
The Opals will face Lebanon in their second game in Group B on Monday, July 14, with tip-off set for 6:30 p.m. AEST.
FIBA Women's Asia Cup full schedule: Dates, times for games
The FIBA Women's Asia Cup will begin on Sunday, July 13, and conclude with the championship game on Sunday, July 20.
The Opals have been drawn in Group B alongside the Philippines, Lebanon, and Japan.
*All times AEST.
| Game | Date | Time | Location |
| Australia vs. Philippines | Sunday 13 July | Aus 115 def. Phi 39 | Shenzhen Bay Sports Centre |
| Australia vs. Lebanon | Monday 14 July | 6:30 p.m. AEST | Shenzhen Bay Sports Centre |
| Australia vs. Japan | Tuesday 15 July | 6:30 p.m. AEST | Shenzhen Bay Sports Centre |
Australian Opals FIBA Women's Asia Cup squad
The Opals have named two debutants in their squad for the Asia Cup, with Alex Wilson and Isabelle Bourne set to make their official Opals debuts in Shenzhen.
| Player | Position | Height | Age | Team |
| Zitina Aokuso | F/C | 6-4 | 26 | UC Capitals |
| Chloe Bibby | F | 6-2 | 27 | Golden State Valkyries |
| Sara Blicavs | F | 6-2 | 32 | UC Capitals |
| Isobel Borlase | G | 5-11 | 20 | Bendigo Spirit |
| Isabelle Bourne | F | 6-2 | 24 | Southside Flyers |
| Abbey Ellis | G | 5-6 | 24 | Townsville Fire |
| Alex Fowler | F | 6-0 | 23 | Townsville Fire |
| Cayla George | F/C | 6-4 | 36 | Southside Flyers |
| Steph Reid | G | 5-6 | 28 | Sopron Basket |
| Miela Sowah | G | 5-11 | 25 | Townsville Fire |
| Alex Wilson | G | 5-9 | 31 | Perth Lynx |
| Courtney Woods | G/F | 6-0 | 28 | Townsville Fire |