Australia Stuns US Women 70-67 In Pre-Olympic Exhibition
Jul 16, 2021, 3:54 PM
Breanna Stewart #10 of the United States is fouled as she shoots against Steph Talbot #6 of the Australia Opals during an exhibition game at Michelob ULTRA Arena ahead of the Tokyo Olympic Games on July 16, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
(Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Australia handed the U.S. women their second straight loss in pre-Olympic exhibitions, getting 17 points from Ezi Magbegor to win 70-67 in Las Vegas.
The Americans were beaten by a team of WNBA All-Stars on Wednesday night.
The U.S. just got together as a team for the first time earlier this week.
Final. pic.twitter.com/hgFbSeXBv0
— USA Basketball (@usabasketball) July 16, 2021
Breanna Stewart led the U.S. with 17 points.
She converted a three-point play with 2:59 left to tie the game before Australia pulled away for good.
Double-double for Stewie 🤩@breannastewart x 🇺🇸 #USABWNT pic.twitter.com/jSZewCCTIM
— USA Basketball (@usabasketball) July 16, 2021
Stewart’s 3-point attempt before the buzzer was off the mark.
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