Awa Fam averages 10.5 points entering Spain's group finale

Japan awaits Monday with a quarterfinal berth at stake.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 71 min read

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What happened: The 20-year-old center is making her first senior World Cup appearance in Berlin. Awa Fam scored 17 points in an 83-53 opening win over Germany before Spain fell 82-73 to Mali.

Why it matters: All four Group A teams entered the final day at 1-1, leaving both knockout places unresolved. Mali's upset was its second World Cup victory and first against European opposition.

By the numbers: Through two games, Fam is averaging 10.5 points, 4.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 21.6 minutes while shooting 50% from the field.

What to watch: Spain meets Japan on Monday in its final group game. The result will determine whether Spain reaches the quarterfinals.

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