Breaking News: Team USA Dominates Nigeria in Women’s Basketball Quarterfinals, On Track for Gold!
An overview shows USA’s #15 Brittney Griner (Top C) go for a rebound next to Nigeria’s #33 Nicole Enabosi (Top R) in the women’s quarterfinal basketball match between Nigeria and USA today at the Bercy Arena in Paris.
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Team USA is in complete control at halftime in its women’s basketball quarterfinal against Nigeria.
The star-studded squad is leading 52-33 at the break, but the US didn’t have it all its own way.
After the Americans opened up an early double-digit lead, Nigeria managed to reduce the deficit to just four points in the second quarter.
However, the USA’s quality began to shine through as the first half wore on. The team is being led by two-time WNBA MVP Breanna Stewart, who has a game-high 13 points at the half and has made five of her seven shots, including 2-of-3 from three-point range.
Nigeria’s Ezinne Kalu is having a game to remember with 12 points at halftime on 67% shooting.
