Australia's Opals have been denied a place in the gold medal game at the Women’s World Cup in Sydney, losing 61-59 to China in their semi-final clash | rpjward
Chinese guard Siyu Wang made two free throws with three seconds to play to give her nation a 61-59 semi-final win and a chance to face the USA in Saturday’s gold medal game.
China’s frustrations with foul calls against them grew but they maintained a lead while Whitcomb was lucky to avoid a serious ankle injury when Ru Zhang underneath her after a three-point shot. But a George three and a steal and lay-up by Whitcomb tied the scores with five minutes to play then Bec Allen, playing with bruised ribs, scored a tough lay-up to briefly take the lead before China tied it again setting up a pulsating finish.
USA superstar Breanna Stewart led her country with 17 points and eight rebounds in 20 minutes while A’ja Wilson had 15 points and 12 rebounds in 20 minutes.USA wing Kahleah Copper sat out with a hip injury and is listed as questionable for the gold medal game.
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