Brazil and USA goes in battle for Gold

- July 9, 2023

POSTED BY: Igor Obradovic

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Damiris Dantas

Brazil - Puerto Rico 85-74
In a match between Brazil and Puerto Rico, Brazil emerged victorious with a score of 85-74. Damiris Dantas (191-F-1992) led the scoring for Brazil with 24 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 assists, while Taina Paixao (175-G-1991) contributed 17 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists, and 2 steals. Emanuely De Oliveira (178-F-1999, college: Florida) added 13 points. Arella Guirantes (181-PG-1997, college: Rutgers) scored 22 points for Puerto Rico, accompanied by Jacqueline Benitez (178-G-1997, college: JMU) with 15 points and Jennifer O'Neill (165-PG-1990, college: Kentucky, agency: LBM Management) with 17 points and 5 rebounds. Brazil had a strong bench performance, outscoring Puerto Rico's bench 20-8. Brazil also dominated in rebounds, with a 35-26 advantage, and steals, with a 8-2 advantage. Brazil had a much better second half, winning the second part of the game 46-32.

Brazil will face USA in Final.

Canada - USA 63-67
In a highly anticipated matchup, the United States secured a 67-63 victory over Canada. Angel Reese (190-F-2002) recorded a double-double for the United States with 10 points and 13 rebounds, while Janiah Barker (193-F-2003) contributed 9 points and 6 rebounds. Lauren Betts (201-C-2003) and Rickea Jackson (188-F-2001) added 12 points and 11 points respectively. Kayla Alexander (193-C-1991, college: Syracuse) scored 17 points and grabbed 9 rebounds for Canada, followed by Nirra Fields (175-G-1993, college: UCLA) with 16 points and 5 rebounds. Cassandre Prosper (188-SF-2005) contributed 12 points and 6 rebounds, while Aaliyah Edwards recorded 14 points and 11 rebounds.

USA will play against Brazil in big Final while Canada will face Puerto Rico for Bronze Medal game.

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