PORTLAND, Ore. --- Incoming Portland women's basketball freshman Alex Fowler led her team in both scoring and rebounding as Australia finished second overall at the 2019 FIBA U-19 Women's World Cup, which recently concluded in Bangkok, Thailand. Fowler, who averaged team-highs of 9.0 points and 10.0 rebounds per game, landed on the World Cup's All-Star Team, and she was fourth overall in rebounding at the tournament.
 
"Alex had a fantastic FIBA World Cup tournament," first-year Portland head coach Michael Meek said. "Earning a silver medal and being named one of the top five players at the tournament speaks for itself. One of the great things about Alex is she cares more about her team being successful and what she can do to help them in that regard."
 
Fowler helped the Australians finish second in the group stage, which included a 19-point and 17-rebound performance during a win over Hungary. Australia then advanced to the finals by defeating Colombia, Mali, and Spain in the Round of 16, Quarterfinals, and Semifinals, respectively.
 
The title game brought a rematch with the United States, and the Americans needed overtime to escape with a 74-70 win. It was easily the closest game the U.S. experienced at the World Cup.
 
"Alex had a great all-around tournament and helped contribute to the team's success in many areas of each game," added Meek. "We are looking forward to the versatility she will bring to the University of Portland, including her high level of experience. Alex is a great teammate, she's extremely humble, and she carries herself in a positive manner. We are more than excited to welcome her to Portland and to our basketball family and we're looking forward to helping her enhance her game."