SAMARA, RUSSIA, Oct. 14 -- The WNBA Select team got off to a slow start in the first quarter as Wooribank scored the first six points of the game and had the WNBA team on the ropes with five-of-five three-point shooting. Nikki Teasley put in the first three points for the WNBA and the Select team eventually battled back to end the first quarter within eight, 23-15.

Cheryl Ford takes a free throw for one of her 18 points in the Day One Photo Gallery. (WNBAE/Getty Images)

The second quarter was a different story as the WNBA team’s athleticism, transition play and rebounding took over the game. Cheryl Ford checked into the game and scored seven points in the first three minutes, which, along with two free throws, tied the game at 26-26. From there the WNBA went on an 11-point run, as Wooribank managed only three points in the second quarter. At the half, the WNBA led by 37-26 with the WNBA shooting 44% from the field to Wooribank’s 27%. The WNBA also had the rebounding edge at the half with 25 boards to Wooribank’s 17.

In the third quarter, the WNBA Select team tightened its defense, limiting Wooribank’s three-point chances and eliminating most options inside the paint. Adrian Williams added six points in the third quarter, and the WNBA led at the end of the third quarter 57-39. Michelle Snow proved to be the spark off the bench for the WNBA in the fourth quarter, scoring six points and pulling down timely rebounds. The WNBA outscored Wooribank 29-14 in the final quarter en route to an 86-53 victory for the WNBA Select team.

Cheryl Ford led all scorers with 18 points as she shot 80% from the field. Kara Lawson added 14 points on 57% shooting and Michelle Snow 13 on 75% shooting. Adrian Williams was the high rebounder of the day with 13 followed by Cheryl Ford and Kara Lawson, each with 10.

Coach Michael Cooper on the first game: Q: Were you surprised that you had such an easy time in the game? A: "None of these games will be easy for us. We will have to work for everything we get. Korea was a very worthy opponent, and they were extremely accurate with their three point shots early in the game." Q: You have world-class talent on your team. Do you expect to win the Cup? A: "We have a very good team, and we will play hard in every game. There are several other teams with multiple WNBA players who are equally talented, so the level of competition here is very high."

NOTE: DeMya Walker of the Sacramento Monarchs did not play but is expected to join the Wooribank Hansae team tomorrow.

Highlights from Other WNBA Players in Action:

Lauren Jackson (Seattle Storm) had 26 points and 17 rebounds to lead the Canberra Capitals to a 102-45 victory over Mambas de Mozabmique.

Stinson

Williams

Andrea Stinson (Charlotte Sting) and Natalie Williams (Indiana Fever) were the high scorers for UMMC Ekaterinburg, scoring 15 points apiece to help lead the team to a 83-52 win over Sao Paulo. Svetlana Abrosimova (Minnesota Lynx) added 11 points and seven rebounds in the win, while DeLisha Milton (Los Angeles Sparks) and Williams each had nine rebounds to lead the team. Milton also contributed 10 points and Sheryl Swoopes (Houston Comets) added another six. Ticha Penicheiro (Sacramento Monarchs) led UMMC Ekaterinburg in assists with five. Janeth Arcain (Houston Comets) posted 14 points for Sao Paulo.

Feaster

Mabika

Allison Feaster (Charlotte Sting) scored 22 points to lead USVO Valenciennes to a 79-60 victory over ANSO Volgaburmash-Samara. Mwadi Mabika (Los Angeles Sparks) was the leading scorer for ANSO Volgaburmash-Samara with 17 points, while Maria Stepanova (Phoenix Mercury '01) contributed a game-high 16 rebounds in the losing effort.