In the semifinals of the women’s 5×5 basketball tournament at the 2024 Olympic Games, Team USA had no problem taking out Australia, winning 85-64. France needed a push in the fourth, but they beat Belgium in overtime, 81-75.
Team USA and France will now face each other in the gold medal match on Sunday, Aug. 11 at 9:30 a.m. ET, while the bronze matchup will feature Belgium and Australia at 5:30 a.m. ET.
How Team USA beat Australia
The Americans went with Jackie Young in the starting lineup, just like they had in the quarterfinal contest. Young had another productive game, scoring 14 points during her 19 minutes of play and helping the United States win their 60th-straight Olympic game.
Team USA’s scoring was relatively even, with four different players in double figures. Breanna Stewart had another phenomenal performance, scoring 16 points and going 6-for-12 from the field. Kahleah Copper continues to be one of the more underrated players on the squad, leading the Americans in scoring off the bench with 11 points.
Australia had plenty of WNBA talent on its roster, but struggled to score points. Isobel Borlase led the Opals with 11 points, while Marianna Tolo and Tess Madgen scored 10 points each.
How France beat Belgium
In what was undoubtedly one of the best games…
