Han Xu delivered a double-double as China forced overtime and defeated Czechia 74-70 for its first victory of the 2026 World Cup. The Golden State Valkyries player finished with 19 points, 10 rebounds and two steals while converting eight of her 11 field-goal attempts.

What happened

China extended the game by pulling even at 64-64, then completed the comeback in overtime. The four-point victory was powered by an efficient performance from Han, who contributed on the interior, from 3-point range and defensively.

Han made two 3-pointers as part of her 8-for-11 shooting line. Her scoring gave China a dependable offensive presence, while her 10 rebounds completed the double-double and helped define a performance that extended beyond shot-making.

Why it matters

The result gave China its first win of the 2026 World Cup. After reaching overtime at 64-64, China converted that comeback opportunity into a 74-70 result rather than allowing Czechia to regain control in the extra period.

Han entered the game with additional recognition after she had collected tournament honors one day earlier. Her response was another productive showing, this time pairing individual efficiency with the team’s first victory of the competition.

By the numbers

Han converted 72.7% of her field-goal attempts, the clearest measure of her offensive efficiency against Czechia. She needed only 11 shots to score 19 points and supplemented that production with two made 3-pointers.

The 10 rebounds gave Han a double-double, while the two steals added a defensive component to her impact. China scored 10 points after regulation, moving from a 64-64 tie to the 74-70 final score.

What to watch next

China’s next World Cup game will show whether Han can sustain the combination of interior production and shooting efficiency that drove this victory. Repeating a 72.7% conversion rate will be a demanding standard, but her ability to contribute through scoring, rebounding and steals gives China several ways to benefit from her play.

The immediate question is whether the overtime comeback can become a turning point in China’s tournament. Han’s performance established the benchmark: efficient scoring, double-digit rebounding and defensive activity in a winning effort.