The World Cup basketball tournament got underway yesterday in Russia.

The US WNBA Select team beat South Korea 86-53. Cheryl Ford had 18 points and 10 boards. Kara Lawson and Michelle Snow added 14 and 13 points, respectively.

In the other group, the Aussie Canberra Capitals crushed Mozambique 102-45. LJ had 26 and 17.