Social Recap In Rio: U.S. Takes On France For Spot In Gold Medal Game

At 6:00 PM EST, the U.S. Women’s National Team will take on France in the second semifinal of the day, with the winner advancing to the gold medal match. Stay up to date on the match by following the best social moments from Rio right here.
Wow what a #tbt ???? https://t.co/dWIiqF3auM
— Breanna Stewart (@breannastewart) August 19, 2016
https://twitter.com/KerithBurke/status/766394864544182272
They're going for #GOLD!@USABasketball #USABWNT beats France, advances to gold medal game. https://t.co/3nZ10QtWAW https://t.co/nBC9pRBAqz
— NBC Olympics (@NBCOlympics) August 19, 2016
After encouragement from injured @S10Bird, @usabasketball went out and advanced to the gold-medal game. @JulieFoudy: https://t.co/W8ZB3DILLl
— ESPN Women's Hoops (@ESPN_WomenHoop) August 19, 2016
Going for Gold!
— Breanna Stewart (@breannastewart) August 19, 2016
USA women reach gold medal game after 86-67 win over France! Recap: https://t.co/ao88y5PCn4 #USABWNT ???? #Rio2016 pic.twitter.com/QnuHNZtS57
— USA Basketball (@usabasketball) August 19, 2016
"We have 12 really terrific pros… that know how to win at this level!" – Coach Auriemma, #USABWNT #TeamUSA pic.twitter.com/4n5VLSXRrH
— USA Basketball (@usabasketball) August 19, 2016
"We've got one goal in mind, and that's all that matters!" -Diana Taurasi, #USABWNT #TeamUSA pic.twitter.com/vTaP33flzB
— USA Basketball (@usabasketball) August 19, 2016
Hey, I'll be Sheryl Swoopes on that '96 squad: @angel_35 on comparisons to between #USABWNT teams https://t.co/C8OEXwsKe1
— Teresa Walker ? (@TeresaMWalker) August 19, 2016
Since I played for you in my career I'm wishing all the best for you to win bronze!! Suerte!!! https://t.co/zp1LdLnWX6
— dawnstaley (@dawnstaley) August 19, 2016
Fifth time in her career @dawnstaley will go for Olympic gold w/ @usabasketball! #Gamecocks https://t.co/98IjSAT8fL pic.twitter.com/ZiEWE0vjTa
— South Carolina Women's Basketball (@GamecockWBB) August 19, 2016
Thank you so much JP!! Enjoyed scouting your French team. Well coached. And love their sets. And your pg tres bon?? https://t.co/iIn9gSfVJo
— dawnstaley (@dawnstaley) August 19, 2016
@usabasketball #USABWNT got the win and advanced to the gold medal game on Saturday. Let's gooo! Spain on deck!
— dawnstaley (@dawnstaley) August 18, 2016
.@DianaTaurasi – 28 threes… & counting!
That's the most threes ever in an Olympic women’s basketball tournament! pic.twitter.com/FHd9ejlQC8
— Team USA (@TeamUSA) August 18, 2016
#USA @DianaTaurasi's final stat line v #FRA: 18pts, 5reb, 4as, 1st! #Rio2016 #Basketball pic.twitter.com/5Y8c8lb60S
— FIBA (@FIBA) August 18, 2016
Unlimited together even through the struggle pic.twitter.com/FhU4TKYSf7
— McCoughtry (@angel_35) August 18, 2016
Final: USA 86, @FRABasketball 67
The #USABWNT are on to the gold ? game @ #Rio2016!
Recap: https://t.co/ao88y67deC pic.twitter.com/sKAkkXkPx5
— USA Basketball (@usabasketball) August 18, 2016
France fought tot he finish, a lot to be proud of! @TeamUSA advances to the Gold Medal Game! #Rio2016 #USA @USABasketball
— LaChina Robinson (@LaChinaRobinson) August 18, 2016
Moving on! U.S. women's basketball team beats France to reach gold medal game. U.S. has won last 5 gold medals. pic.twitter.com/nwU99Cfffd
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) August 18, 2016
The #USABWNT has qualified for the Olympic FINAL! ? ?
Catch the #Gold medal game vs. #ESP on Saturday! pic.twitter.com/s2IbJ0dWoy
— Team USA (@TeamUSA) August 18, 2016
One more to go.
Team USA's road to its sixth straight gold medal continued with a 19-point win over France. pic.twitter.com/ZYVFf4liWg
— espnW (@espnW) August 18, 2016
#USA advances to the #Rio2016 Final (vs. #ESP on Saturday), defeats #FRA 86-67! pic.twitter.com/wIxZ1240D1
— WNBA (@WNBA) August 18, 2016
#USA beat #FRA 86-67 to set up a #Rio2016 #Basketball Final against #ESP!
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— FIBA (@FIBA) August 18, 2016
End 3: USA 65, @FRABasketball 44
The #USABWNT outscored France 25-8 in the third.
LIVE: https://t.co/MdIfUpU1xh pic.twitter.com/N7HLhDSPki
— USA Basketball (@usabasketball) August 18, 2016
Heading to the 4th, #USA leads #FRA 65-44 on Sylvia Fowles' 12 points & 9 rebounds. #Rio2016 pic.twitter.com/TVcWFgtytW
— WNBA (@WNBA) August 18, 2016
Score at the end of the 3rd quarter: #FRA 44-65 #USA! #Rio2016 #Basketball pic.twitter.com/euZpmvmQuV
— FIBA (@FIBA) August 18, 2016
16-4 run by U.S. women to close third quarter gives it a 65-44 lead headed into the fourth. Diana Taurasi and Sylvia Fowles each with 12pts.
— Jeff Zillgitt (@JeffZillgitt) August 18, 2016
You can't leave #USA's Taurasi widely open (12pts, 3/3 2pts, 2/6 3pts at end of QT3 v #FRA)! #Rio2016 #Basketball pic.twitter.com/4Qgspx5AoC
— FIBA (@FIBA) August 18, 2016
Retweet to show your support for the #USA Women's #Basketball team!pic.twitter.com/mnSfpwbc8n
— Good Morning America (@GMA) August 18, 2016
Score at half-time: #FRA 36-40 #USA! Top scorer: @MarineJ5 with 9pts! #Rio2016 #Basketball pic.twitter.com/QwSXBzliT7
— FIBA (@FIBA) August 18, 2016
Half: USA 40, @FRABasketball 36@SylviaFowles & @angel_35 each w team-high 7 pts.
LIVE: https://t.co/MdIfUpU1xh pic.twitter.com/ltR9thu2sz
— USA Basketball (@usabasketball) August 18, 2016
We got a ball game! @usabasketball up only 40-36 at the half after #FRA scores final 5 points before the break.
— Doug Feinberg (@DougFeinberg) August 18, 2016
Halftime: USA 40, France 36 in women's hoops semis. Sylvia Fowles & Angel McCoughtry each w/7points. Marine Johannes w/9 pts for FRA.
— Jeff Zillgitt (@JeffZillgitt) August 18, 2016
At the half of #Rio2016 #Basketball Semis, #USA leads #FRA 40-36. pic.twitter.com/G0vNKTnPlM
— WNBA (@WNBA) August 18, 2016
USA 19, France 15 in women's hoops semifinals. Maya Moore 6 points, Sylvia Fowles 5. USA shooting 39%. France is the 2012 silver medalist.
— Jeff Zillgitt (@JeffZillgitt) August 18, 2016
FACT: tonight marks first @TeamUSA start for @seimoneaugustus #USA ?#FRA #USABWNT #Rio2016
— USA Basketball (@usabasketball) August 18, 2016
Before #USABWNT faces #FRA in their semifinal, meet the faces of @USABasketball. pic.twitter.com/YW3Vlnxl2Y
— The Players' Tribune (@PlayersTribune) August 18, 2016
It's GAME TIME! ?
Tune into @NBCSN to watch the #USABWNT LIVE! ? pic.twitter.com/8654IFJpfZ
— Team USA (@TeamUSA) August 18, 2016
It's GAMETIME… as #USA faces #FRA in the #Rio2016 #Basketball Semis! pic.twitter.com/GeMcQyxVkZ
— WNBA (@WNBA) August 18, 2016
?LIVE: https://t.co/MdIfUpU1xh
????? | #Rio2016 #USABWNT roster: https://t.co/bdEMCugqDbhttps://t.co/mWe3czD5fL
— USA Basketball (@usabasketball) August 18, 2016
#FRA v #USA: let's have the rematch of the 2012 #Olympics Final at #Rio2016 #Basketball!
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— FIBA (@FIBA) August 18, 2016
Starting tonight in place of Sue Bird will be @seimoneaugustus #USA v #FRA tune in at 6 pm @NBCSN #usabwnt #GoUSA #Rio2016
— USA Basketball (@usabasketball) August 18, 2016
?? @angel_35 & @Catchin24 are excited to head out for today's #Rio2016 Semis! #TeamUSA https://t.co/Txa1XsuN5w
— USA Basketball (@usabasketball) August 18, 2016
Winner ? #Rio2016 #Basketball Final. @FRABasketball takes @TeamUSA's #USABWNT 6pm/et. INFO: https://t.co/AKMMRVdPZW pic.twitter.com/yAVuCjqo7V
— WNBA (@WNBA) August 18, 2016
One step closer to our goal!!! Semifinal game vs France today at 6ET!! #Rio2016 #TeamUSA ???
— Breanna Stewart (@breannastewart) August 18, 2016
#USABWNT (6-0) vs @FRABasketball (4-2) – #Rio2016
Semifinals | 8/18 | 6 p.m. EDT
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— USA Basketball (@usabasketball) August 18, 2016