Team USA Women’s beat Australia, go for 8th straight gold vs hosts France

The USA Women’s NationalBasketball made quick work of Australia, winning comfortably,85-64, to book a match with hosts France in the gold medal game ofthe Paris 2024 Olympics.

The Americans dominated fromstart to finish by playing their signature game: defense. A’JaWilson had 4 blocks of her own and she added 10 points for theAmericans, as they once again displayed a masterclass ondefense.

Breanna Stewart led Team USAWomen’s in scoring this time around, having 16 points with 6rebounds, and 5 assists. Guards Jackie Young and Kahleah Copperadded 14 and 11 points respectively for Team USA in the 21-pointvictory.

Team USA moves to one win awayfrom sweeping yet another Olympics and win a historic 8th straightgold medal. It won’t come easy, however, with hosts France in theirway. France beat Euro champion Belgium behind their crowd in Parisand they will be what remains to be the last roadblock for Team USAto achieve their goal.

Team USA’s Women’s date withFrance in the gold medal game also means both countries will havetheir men’s and women’s teams in the Olympic final. Team USA Men’sand France will also battle in the Men’s tournament forgold.