Paulina Hersler ranks third on the team in scoring.
Hersler, Sweden Bounce Back at World University Games
Saturday, August 26, 2017 | Women's Basketball
The Gator newcomer and Sweden will play Team USA on Monday.
TAIPEI CITY, Taiwan – Gator newcomer Paulina Hersler and her native Sweden lost to Japan in the quarterfinals before bouncing back to down Czech Republic on Saturday at the World University Games held in Taipei City, Taiwan.
Hersler scored 11 points with three rebounds, three blocks and an assist before fouling out after 22 minutes of action in the 90-51 setback to Japan.
Japan raced out to a 21-8 lead after the first quarter and held a commanding 50-20 advantage at halftime en route to the convincing win against Sweden.
The Swedish team rebounded with a 85-76 victory against the Czech Republic the following day when Herlser tallied 13 points with three boards in 23 minutes.
Sweden's game against the Czech Republic began in a similar fashion as its one versus Japan, only Sweden was the team in control early, jumping out to 23-8 lead after the first quarter.
Hersler has started every game for Sweden, which will play the USA on August 28 in the fifth-sixth place game. Team USA, which is represented by the University of Maryland, lost to Australia before downing Canada to earn a spot in Monday's game.
Japan and Australia are in the gold-medal game.
Hersler at a Glance
Hersler at the World University Games
Sweden's Game Schedule
VIDEO: Get to Know Paulina!
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Hersler scored 11 points with three rebounds, three blocks and an assist before fouling out after 22 minutes of action in the 90-51 setback to Japan.
Japan raced out to a 21-8 lead after the first quarter and held a commanding 50-20 advantage at halftime en route to the convincing win against Sweden.
The Swedish team rebounded with a 85-76 victory against the Czech Republic the following day when Herlser tallied 13 points with three boards in 23 minutes.
Sweden's game against the Czech Republic began in a similar fashion as its one versus Japan, only Sweden was the team in control early, jumping out to 23-8 lead after the first quarter.
Hersler has started every game for Sweden, which will play the USA on August 28 in the fifth-sixth place game. Team USA, which is represented by the University of Maryland, lost to Australia before downing Canada to earn a spot in Monday's game.
Japan and Australia are in the gold-medal game.
Hersler at a Glance
- Hersler is a 6-foot-3 graduate transfer from UCLA who has one season of eligibility remaining and will suit up for the Gators in 2017-18.
- Hersler has already taken summer classes at Florida and departed Gainesville on August 4 for Sweden to begin preparations for the international event.
Hersler at the World University Games
- The Gator has started all five games for Sweden.
- She ranks second in scoring for Sweden, averaging 9.2 points per game, while contributing 3.2 rebounds and has totaled six steals, five assists and four blocked shots in 19.0 minutes per game.
Sweden's Game Schedule
- August 21 defeated Hungary: 85-57 (PDF boxscore)
- August 22 lost to Chinese Taipei: 65-58 (PDF boxscore)
- August 23 defeated Chile: 82-39 (PDF boxscore)
- August 25: Quarterfinals lost to Japan, 90-51 (PDF boxscore)
- August 26: defeated CZE: 85-76 (PDF boxscore)
- August 28: 5th-6th Place Game: vs. USA
VIDEO: Get to Know Paulina!
Quick Info about the World University Games, from the event's official website:
- The only summer multi-sport event in the world that connects students at both academic and athletic levels
- Held every other year
- 12 days of sports competitions
- 2017 marks the event's 29th year
- More than 9,000 student-athletes and officials from over 170 countries
- 14 compulsory sports and up to 3 optional sports
- Volunteers and participants are students, generally of the same age
- Broadcasted by more than 100 TV channels
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