Photos: Australia sweeps group A in Women's Basketball

Rebekka Linn Hammon (left) breaks through. (Photo credit: Meng Yongmin/Xinhua)

Australia completed their Women's Basketball group A matches with five wins, after defeating Russia 75-55 on August 17.

Russia played fairly well in the first half, leading 37-25. However, the Opals regained their momentum in the second half and blew out their opponents 75-55.

Australian center Lauren Jackson achieved a double-double, netting 16 points and grabbing 14 rebounds.

Suzy Batkovic lays up the ball. (Photo credit: Meng Yongmin/Xinhua)

Rebekka Linn Hammon (right) lays up the ball. (Photo credit: Meng Yongmin/Xinhua)

Players celebrate. (Photo credit: Meng Yongmin/Xinhua)