As expected, the USA and Australia had a fairly easy first day of group play against their weaker opponents.
Game report from Basketball Australia: ... Opals shine in opening game of FIBA World Cup
Tomorrow's game should be somewhat more challenging for the Opals. They play Argentina, whose FIBA world ranking is #15 (Australia is #4).
Nneka had a perfect shooting day — 6 of 6 field goals and 4 of 4 free throws. Her 16 points were second to Elena Della Donne's 19 for the USA.
Game report from USA Basketball: USA Opens FIBA World Cup with 87-67 Victory Over Senegal
The USA will face its toughest group opponent tomorrow — China, which is ranked #10 (the USA is #1).
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