The Jx-Eneos Sunflowers maintained their dominance of Japan¡¯s women¡¯s basketball scene as they completed a three-peat with an 83-44 victory over the Denso Iris in the final of the All-Japan Championship at Yoyogi National Gymnasium on Sunday.
Superstar forward Ramu Tokashiki had 19 points, nine rebounds and a pair of blocks to lead the Sunflowers to their 20th Empress¡¯ Cup in the 82nd edition of the annual knockout tournament. Fellow inside player Yuka Mamiya racked up 14 points and 11 boards.
Jx-Eneos, which has four national team players, was merciless from the beginning and overwhelmed Denso both offensively and defensively. The Sunflowers built a 39-15 halftime lead and widened it in the second half.
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