Chiney began the USA scoring with four free throws in the first 34 seconds of the game. She added six more points on four field goal attempts, three rebounds, a block and a steal in ten minutes of play. For the third consecutive game, she committed no fouls.
Nneka went 3-for-6 from the field and hit both free-throw attempts for a total of eight points. She also had five rebounds, an assists, two blocks and a steal.
The team gets a day off, then advances to the quarterfinal round of the competition on Thursday. There the USA will take on Finland, the second-place team from Group A, at 8:30 p.m. local time (4:30 a.m. PT Thursday morning).
Here are the game report, box score, photos and quotes.
1 comment:
The soaring sisters are doing everything right. The best news is Chiney's foul avoidance. Second best is both making free throws. Good omens.
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