Fiba World Cup Asian qualifiers: Dominant Australia crushes Jordan

Australia’s Anthony Dell’Orso during a game against Jordan in the Fiba World Cup Asian Qualifiers.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net

MANILA, Philippines—There’s still no stopping Australia in the 2027 Fiba World Cup Asian Qualifiers.

The Boomers continued their dominance after burying Jordan, 126-93, to remain the only unblemished team in the tournament on Sunday at Mall of Asia Arena.

“We saw how Jordan played the other night and saw how well they can run their offense when given a chance,” coach Jacob Chance said.

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“To come out and be as disruptive as we were early was a pleasing sign.”

The Aussies, who whipped Syria, 123-64, on Friday night, improved to 8-0.

Jordan, which was coming off a tough 82-81 overtime loss to Gilas Pilipinas on Friday night, dropped to 0-2 in the second round and 5-3 overall.

Australia flaunted its depth with seven players tallying at least nine points. Anthony Dell’Orso led all Boomers in scoring with 19. Angus Glover added 16, Josh Bannan had 15, while Tom Wilson posted 13. Elijah Pepper, who registered 32 against Syria, struggled to find the target but still wound up with 14 on 5-of-16 shooting.

The Boomers shot 52 percent from the field, including 14-of-31 from the 3-point area.

The Falcons dropped to 5-3 in Group E but not without Amin Abu Hawwas had 21 for the Falcons, who also drew 19 each from their backcourt Abdullah Olajuwon and Jalen Harris.