September 30, 2018

It was a different pattern for the United States in the final as they started strong and never relinquished the lead in a 73-56 win over Australia to defend their crown and lock up a spot at the next Olympics. The day started with the battle for 7th place as Canada edged Nigeria 73-72 to end a disappointing set of knockout round games with a win. Also in the consolation bracket, France beat China 81-67 despite falling behind early. Spain gave their home fans a chance to see them medal while Emma Messeeman had one more big effort, but Belgium lost 67-60.

1st Place:

Australia vs. United States 56-73 AUS Smith 10 Cambage 7/14r Magbegor 6 Ebzery 6 O’Hea 6 Bunton 5 Madgen 4 Talbot 4 Whitcomb 3/6r Lavey 3 Allen 2 George 0 USA Griner 15 Taurasi 13 Stewart 10/8r Loyd 9 Bird 6 Charles 6 Ogwumike 4 Wilson 2 Delle Donne 2 Clarendon 2 Plum 2 Tuck 2

3rd Place:

Spain vs. Belgium 67-60 ESP Xargay 17 Torrens 15 Ndour 13/6r Ouvina 9 Nicholls 6/10r Cruz 3 Gil 2 Palau 2 Dominguez 0 Casas 0 Arrojo DNP Sanchez DNP BEL Meesseman 24/9r K. Mestdagh 15 Allemand 8/8a Linskens 4 H. Mestdagh 3 Wauters 2 Carpreaux 2 Delaere 2 Raman 0 Vanloo 0 Nawezhi DNP Nauwelaers DNP

5th Place:

China vs. France 67-81 CHN Shao 16/6r Li M 12 Yang 9 Sun 8/9r Li Y 8/6a Li YR 6 Wang XM 4 Wang SY 3 Han 1 Huang 0 Liu 0 Ma DNP FRA Gruda 16 Johannes 11 Chartereau 10/6r Michel 8 Tchatchouang 7 Miyem 6 Ciak 6 Bernies 6 Epoupa 6 Ayayi 5 Duchet 0 Badiane 0

7th Place:

Canada vs. Nigeria 73-72 CAN Nurse 17 Langlois 14 Raincock-Ekunwe 10/6r Achonwa 8 Fields 6 Colley 6 Ayim 5 Plouffe 4 Gaucher 3 Hamblin 0 Carleton 0 Scott 0 NGR Nyingifa 17 Akhator 13/11r Kalu 13 Elonu 11 Amukamara 8 Imovbioh 4/9r Okoye 3 Ogoke 3 Akashili 0 Akaraiwe 0 Mohammed DNP Edeferioka DNP