Chen Xiaoli of China battles for a bebound in China 71-59 Nigeria on September 15, 2006 (Beijing time). (sina.com photo)   Sept. 15 - Chinese women's basketball team beat Nigeria 71-59 in the last round of the World Championship preliminary group stage on Friday (Beijing time), claiming a spot in the last 12.

 

China will next face Czech Republic in Eight-Final Round Group F on Saturday.