Team U.S.A is heading to the finals of the FIBA Women’s Americup.
Canada put up a fight but came up just short against the No. 1 ranked Americans, 67-63. The win advanced the U.S. to the Championship, where they will face Brazil.
USA Basketball @usabasketball
Moving on to play for #AmeriCup gold tomorrow night!
🇺🇸 #AmeriCupW pic.twitter.com/PBGhWzesPE
LSU standout Angel Reese was among the most active players on the U.S. team, scoring 10 points and grabbing 13 rebounds and a steal in 24:54.
Fans on Twitter praised Reese’s tenacity on the court, with many noting the physical matchup between her and Aaliyah Edwards
Matthew Brune @MatthewBrune_
Angel Reese makes another winning play.
Immediate ball pressure, knocks the ball loose, then digs down to force the turnover. @LSUwbkb pic.twitter.com/K2WtMJNgqF
5:35🫡 @probablyatypo
aaliyah edwards is battling angel reese with shay colley and nirra fields as her guards. and she doing work. you think paige bueckers aint gon elevate that? yeah ok 👌🏾
E J @EJayArrow
This matchup between 🇺🇸 & 🇨🇦 has been EVERYTHING I imagined it would be! Angel Reese v Aaliyah Edwards down low is giving BIG BULLY BASKETBALL 🔥
& can I also note how impressive Syla Swords is!!!! A rising senior in HS & playing with & against future pros. Just incredible.
Matthew Brune @MatthewBrune_
Angel Reese with her patented double putback to extend USA’s lead in the first half pic.twitter.com/bNbFbHk7Vr
Aneela @WHoopsBlogger
Angel Reese continues to be SO good. #AmeriCupW
Reese and the Americans will look to avenge a 67-54 loss to Brazil during pool play. The Championship is set for Sunday at 7:30 E.T.
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