The Lincoln University women’s 3X3 basketball side achieved its first win on the world stage at last weekend’s FISU tertiary world cup in China, beating the University of Taipei 16-13 in pool play.
While not enough to make the final stages they did face a hard draw, coming up against the two eventual finalists Tsinghua University (China) and University of Vienna (Austria).
It was Lincoln’s third consecutive appearance in the tournament after booking tickets for the trip by winning the New Zealand tertiary competition in April.
Results
Lincoln University vs Tsinghua University (China) 13 – 21
Lincoln University vs University of Taipei (Taipei) 16 – 13
Lincoln University vs University of Vienna (Austria) 9 – 14
• In 2020, 3X3 basketball will feature at the summer Olympics for the first time. The game is played on half a court, with one hoop. There’s no halftime and no quarters, and the games are played outdoors, surrounded by music and entertainment. Each game lasts a maximum of 10 minutes. There’s a 12-second shot clock, ensuring teams take risks by attacking the rim and launching shots deep beyond the perimeter.