TEHRAN – Iran lost to Samoa 64-59 in the 2024 FIBA U18 Women’s Asia Cup Division B third-place match on Sunday.

With five lead changes and a barrage of three-pointers in the third quarter, Samoa reigned supreme in the play-off for third.

Iran had defeated Samoa 76-73 in the preliminary stage.

It was the dynamic trio of Kira-May Filemu finishing with 20 rebounds,19 points, and 5 assists/steals, Peata Manumaleuga (22 points, 6 rebounds and 3 steals) and surprise packet Tereise Sufia Reupena, 11 points, 4 rebounds, and 4 steals, who carried the might of Samoa to victory.

Sanaz Lashkari and Helya Houdneh led Iran with 21and 18 points, respectively.

The Philippines also won the title and booked their secure in Division A after thrashing Lebanon 95-64.