Team Usa Women's Basketball Vs El Salvador
The United States women's basketball team continued their dominant run in the FIBA Americas Championship with a blowout victory over El Salvador. The game, which took place in Buenos Aires, Argentina, saw the Americans cruise to a 98-41 win. The victory improved their record to 3-0 in the tournament and secured their spot in the semifinals.
First Quarter: Team USA Starts Strong
Team USA came out of the gates firing on all cylinders, racing out to a 24-8 lead by the end of the first quarter. The Americans were led by Breanna Stewart, who scored 10 points in the opening period. El Salvador struggled to find any rhythm offensively, committing six turnovers in the first ten minutes of the game.
Second Quarter: More of the Same
The second quarter played out much like the first, with Team USA continuing to dominate on both ends of the court. They outscored El Salvador 27-11 in the period, taking a commanding 51-19 lead into halftime. Stewart continued to lead the way for the Americans, finishing the half with 19 points.
Third Quarter: El Salvador Tries to Mount a Comeback
El Salvador came out of the locker room with renewed energy in the third quarter, scoring the first six points of the period to cut Team USA's lead to 26. However, the Americans quickly regained control, going on a 12-0 run and eventually outscoring El Salvador 27-16 in the quarter. Stewart continued to be a force, finishing the period with 28 points.
Fourth Quarter: Team USA Cruises to Victory
The fourth quarter was more of the same, as Team USA continued to pour it on against a tired El Salvador squad. They outscored their opponents 20-6 in the final period, securing the 98-41 victory. Stewart finished with a game-high 31 points, while A'ja Wilson added 14 points and 10 rebounds.
This victory sets up a semifinal matchup between Team USA and Brazil, who finished second in Group B with a 2-1 record. The game will take place on September 25th, with the winner advancing to the championship game on September 26th.