The United States Finishes Exhibition Schedule With Win Over Australia
Mon, Aug 1, 2016, 1:35 AM
In their fourth and final tune-up game before they embark on another quest for Olympic gold, the Women’s National Team squared off against Australia in front of a raucous Madison Square Garden crowd. Here’s how the action went down.
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- Before tipoff against Australia at the Garden, the United States had a moment for reflection during the National Anthem
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- In addition to being the team’s emtional leader, Taurasi is also its floor general on the court. She finished with a team-high 20 points in the win
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- Tamkia Catchings is in her final WNBA season, and in turn her final Olympics. If she wins gold in Rio it will be four straight for the superstar
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- Maya Moore, Catch, and Sue Bird come together for a high-five after a one of Moore’s 13 points on the evening
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- Angel McCoughtry provided a real spark off the bench for the United States in the win. She finished with 12 points on 5-for-7 shooting from the field in just 13 minutes of game action
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- While she’s been up numbers for the United States of late, Charles has been doing that and more for the Liberty this season. Sunday’s game was on her home floor, Madison Square Garden.
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- The United States’ roster is made up of the top players the WNBA has to offer but Australia boasted some W talent of their own. Penny Taylor is Australia’s starting shooting guard and plays the same role for the Mercury. She also announced this season will be her last in Phoenix.
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- Elena Delle Donne has taken her National Team play to another level over the team’s last three contests. Against Australia she did more of the same finishing with 19 points off the bench
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- A vital part to a successful United States team is the play of Lindsey Whalen. Not only is she a supreme passer, she also has the ability to score in a variety of ways. The established veteran recorded eight points in the win
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- Proceedings in this game were closer than the previous matchups for the United States but the squad pulled away for a comfortable 104-89 win in the end. They finished their Olympic exhibition schedule a cool 4-0.
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