July 12, 2006
Texas A&M's Josh Carter scored 11 points wityh 13 rebounds on Wednesday as Athletes In Action defeated Japan, 108-81, in the William Jones Cup at the Taipei Physical Education Gym.
AIA improves to 4-1 in the tournament while Japan falls to 0-5.
Belmont's Boomer Herndon led the American team with 28 points, New Mexico's Tony Danridge scored 20 points with 11 boards, and UNM's Troy DeVries added 19 points.
Japan led for most of the first quarter, but two quick baskets to start the second period put AIA in the lead for good. AIA posted a 59-24 rebounding edge.
AIA plays the Philippines on Thursday.
Jones Cup Standings
Qatar 5-0
AIA 4-1
Korea 3-2
Taiwan 3-2
Australia 2-3
Kazakhstan 2-3
Philippines 1-4
Japan 0-5
Day Five Scores (Wednesday)
AIA 108, Japan 81
Kazakhstan 91, Philippines 86
Qatar 88, Korea 78
Taiwan 69, Australia 61
Day Six Schedule (Thursday)
Japan vs Kazakhstan
Australia vs Korea
AIA vs Philippines
Qatar vs Taiwan