The USA Women’s National
Basketball made quick work of Australia, winning comfortably,
85-64, to book a match with hosts France in the gold medal game of
the Paris 2024 Olympics.
The Americans dominated from
start to finish by playing their signature game: defense. A’Ja
Wilson had 4 blocks of her own and she added 10 points for the
Americans, as they once again displayed a masterclass on
defense.
Breanna Stewart led Team USA
Women’s in scoring this time around, having 16 points with 6
rebounds, and 5 assists. Guards Jackie Young and Kahleah Copper
added 14 and 11 points respectively for Team USA in the 21-point
victory.
Team USA moves to one win away
from sweeping yet another Olympics and win a historic 8th straight
gold medal. It won’t come easy, however, with hosts France in their
way. France beat Euro champion Belgium behind their crowd in Paris
and they will be what remains to be the last roadblock for Team USA
to achieve their goal.
Team USA’s Women’s date with
France in the gold medal game also means both countries will have
their men’s and women’s teams in the Olympic final. Team USA Men’s
and France will also battle in the Men’s tournament for
gold.
