U.S. Beats Belgium in Semi's, 67-59

U.S. Beats Belgium in Semi's, 67-59
by dillon77 (2019-07-27 10:43:00)
Edited on 2019-07-27 10:52:22

In reply to: Belgium beat Japan 63-43 so USA Belgium in semis * * posted by 70Dillon

Belgium came back from halftime deficit to take the lead, but U.S. hung in there. 6'1" Massey sisters created havoc on the boards for Belgium, with each grabbing 11 rebounds, with Becky scoring 10 and Billie 13.
Scoring-wise, Belgium was led by Maxuella Lisowa Mbaka, with 21 PTS (9/16 FG) and she also has 4 rebounds, 6 assists and 2 steals. These three have led Belgium most of the tourney.

For the U.S., Pistol Paige Bueckers had 13 points, 7 assists, 4 rebounds and 3 steals, while Rhyne Howard (Kentucky) had 14 points. South Carolina's Aliyah Boston (14 points) and Michign's Naz Hillmon-Baker (12) points scored inside, but didn't have as many rebounds as the Massey sisters.

Caitlin Clark played in the first half (5 minutes+) but didn't appear to get off the bench in the second, primarily due to Coach Walz sticking with (mostly) his starters in the second half. Celeste Taylor, incoming frosh to Texas, appeared to get most of the off-the-bench time at guard. She's had extensive National Team experience.

The U.S. will play Australia in the finals.

Click here for link at http://www.fiba.basketball/world/u19women/2019/game/2707/USA

Sam Brunnelle not on U.S. team?

did she not try out? Did but didn't make it?

Neither Sam or Anaya Tried Out...

...and chose instead to concentrate on getting ready for college/college basketball teams. (And Anaya had just played for Walz the prior year.) A number of other players chose to do the same.

thanks *