Zhang scores 44 as China reach FIBA U18 Women's Asia Cup semis

SHENZHEN, June 26 (Xinhua) -- Zhang Ziyu, 17, scored a tournament-high 44 points to help China beat Japan 97-81 and reach the FIBA U18 Women's Asia Cup semifinals here on Wednesday.

The win also gifted China the ticket to the FIBA U19 Women's Basketball World Cup next year in the Czech Republic.

Zhang missed only twice in her 22 shots from the field to break the tournament's all-time scoring record of 39