GB MARK PAGE’S 50TH WITH KOREAN WIN

Great Britain’s women defeated South Korea 113-86 in their first game of the Ankara Invitational Tournament in Turkey on Friday.

Jo Leedham had a game-high 29 points, her best tally of the summer so far, as Tom Maher’s side ignored foul trouble to build on a first quarter surge.

Up 56-37 at half-time, GB maintained their push and with Julie Page adding 14 points and 9 rebounds on her 50th international appearance, the Koreans had no response.

Jeneya Wade-Fray, thought to have narrowly escaped the final round of squad cuts, had 13 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists.

Britain face Argentina in their second game of the event on Saturday.

“We were a little disappointed defensively,”said Leedham. “We’ve got to crack down and tighten up, but overall it was very, very good and we’re looking forward to tomorrow and hopefully getting another win.”

Pic: MAP/BB

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