Fo Guang Cup: Huang Xianfu Leads Comeback Win | Basketball News

Posted: 8:16pm 02/07/2025

Wong Xianfu scored 34 points to help reverse Ma Nan's victory over Australian Basketball Academy by 12 points
Malaysia’s U25 men’s basketball team defeated Australia’s Bryan Kerr Basketball Academy 95-83 on Wednesday and won Group A. The picture shows Ma man Li Jinhong (17) and “Tai Chi” Bosango preventing Australia’s Ryder from making a layup. (Photo of the competition Facebook)

(Kaohsiung, 2nd) Malaysia’s U25 men’s basketball team fell behind in the first team in the Fo Guang Cup International Basketball Invitational on Wednesday, and finally defeated Australia’s Bryan Kerr Basketball Academy 95-83, winning Group A. Huang Xianfu made 8 three-pointers and scored 34 points, which was a contributor to Malaysia’s victory.

Huang Xianfu made 2 of 3-pointers in the first quarter, and Mike also made a three-pointer, leading 17-12 at one point. Australia scored consecutive fast breaks afterwards, and Makir scored a three-pointer and took the lead 21-17. Malaysia’s counterattack was made by Zheng Zunkai, and Malaysia chased to 23-23, but still trailed 25-28 in the first quarter.

3 points behind Australia in the first quarter

Entering the second quarter, Huang Xianfu made consecutive three-pointers and layups to score 8 points in a row, chasing 35-35. Ryder immediately responded with a three-pointer, Huber made 2 of 2 free throws, and Australia opened the gap 40-35. Both teams each achieved success, and Australia led the half 53-48. Huang Xianfu made 5 of 8 three-pointers in the first half, and Mike made 3 of 4 three-pointers.

Wong Xianfu scored 34 points to help reverse Ma Nan's victory over Australian Basketball Academy by 12 points
Huang Xianfu made 8 three-pointers in the first game of Group A, scoring 34 points alone, and was the first hero of the Ma Men’s Team to win. (Photo of the competition Facebook)

In the second half, Malaysia relied on “Tai Chi” Bosango to score 7 points in a row, Huang Xianfu made three consecutive three-pointers, and Malaysia overtook 64-58. Australia scored 4 points later, but was widened by Malaysia and ended the third quarter 74-62.

In the last quarter, the Australian team failed to catch up, and Malaysia took the lead step by step, once 15 points away from 81 to 66, and netted 12 points at the end.

Huang Xianfu

Huang Xianfu made 8 of 14 three-pointers, handed in 34 points and 5 rebounds, Mike made 4 of 7 three-pointers and scored 12 points, “Tai Chi” Bosango scored 10 points and 12 rebounds and 5 assists and 6 interceptions, Ye Ziwei and Lin Zhiwei each scored 8 points, the latter had another 9 assists; Zheng Zunkai made 4 two-pointers and 1 three-pointer, handed in 11 points.

Australia’s Makir had 27 points and 8 rebounds, Huber scored 14 points and 6 rebounds, Tafya, Fletcher and Ryder joined forces to hand over 27 points.

The Ma Men’s Team will face the Chinese team in the second round of the World Universiade China tomorrow, which will defeat Tuoxian University 116-75 today.

Wong Xianfu scored 34 points to help reverse Ma Nan's victory over Australian Basketball Academy by 12 points
Chen Qiyu from the Malaysian U25 women’s team came on as a substitute to score 9 points and 5 rebounds in the major match against Japan Women’s Sports. (Photo of the competition Facebook)
Ma Woman lost to Japan Sports University 25 points

In the women’s group competition, Malaysia U25 lost to Japan Women’s Sports University 61-86 in the second round of Group A today, winning its first loss.

Ma Ng is no match for Japanese women in this game at all. She has been behind since the start of the game, and she was 14 points behind 14 points in the first quarter. In the second quarter, Malaysia chased to 37-45, falling behind at 8 points in the first half, but was beaten 9-23 by the opponent in the third quarter, and was left 22 points behind. He fell behind again in the last quarter and lost 25 points in the net.

Ma Ninthians need to beat Philippine National University

Hu Xueying scored 11 points and 6 rebounds, and Chen Xinjie scored 10 points. The two were only scored by Ma Nu. Substitute Chen Qiyu scored 9 points and 5 rebounds, Chen Xiuwen scored 8 points and 4 rebounds, and Huang Manxuan scored 7 points and 3 rebounds.

Wong Xianfu scored 34 points to help reverse Ma Nan's victory over Australian Basketball Academy by 12 points
Japan Women’s Sports University won two consecutive games, qualified for the semi-finals in advance, and also showed its strength in winning the championship. (Photo of the competition Facebook)

The Japanese girl’s Okai Haruka scored 20 points and 5 rebounds, Umemura Nairi scored 13 points, Hosokawa Mao scored 12 points, and substituted Shimoto Ii’s 10 points.

Japanese women won 2 games and 2 wins in the semi-finals. Ms. Ma wins 1 and loses 1, and will win against Philippine National University in the last round tomorrow. The National University of Philippine lost to Taiwan Fo Guang University 66 to 87 today.

Sofia Reyes

Sofia Reyes covers basketball and baseball for Archysport, specializing in statistical analysis and player development stories. With a background in sports data science, Sofia translates advanced metrics into compelling narratives that both casual fans and analytics enthusiasts can appreciate. She covers the NBA, WNBA, MLB, and international basketball competitions, with a particular focus on emerging talent and how front offices build winning rosters through data-driven decisions.

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