Jack Siratani dropped 24 points and 16 rebounds in three blocks, but Zen Hawkins notched 20 points and 12 rebounds, leading a massive surge for the two to clean up Group D with a 3-0 card.
Alireza Rashidi scored 22 points to lead Iran. He finished second in the group with a 2-1 record. According to the Tehran Times, Safa Behnia had 15 points, five rebounds and four assists, while Yasin Morovat Halabi added 14 rebounds and seven rebounds in losses.
The quarterfinals will be set on September 5th. This is also set up at Mbank Arena, the venue for the entire final stage. Two teams ranked third in Group B and Group A.
Young Team Meli will need to qualify for the quarterfinals on September 4th against the team that came third in Group C, consisting of New Zealand (2-0), Taipei in China, the Philippines and Indonesia.
Meanwhile, after a 53-49 victory over Saudi Arabia, the third Group D is Kazakhstan.
MNA