Griffin Helps Australia Advance to Semifinals

Kelsey Griffin continued her strong play in helping Australia secure a spot in the 2018 FIBA World Cup.Former Nebraska women's basketball All-American Kelsey Griffin produced nine points, six rebounds and two steals to help the Australian National Team roll to an 81-48 victory over North Korea and advance to the semifinals of the Asia Cup in Bangalore, India, on Thursday.

Griffin, a 6-2 forward from Eagle River, Alaska, made her third consecutive start for the Opals, hitting 3-of-4 shots from the floor and 3-of-4 free throws. She added a pair of steals and an assist to go along with her nine points and six rebounds in less than 14 minutes of action in the victory. Griffin, who was a…