Paris 2024 Olympics

USA Women Dominate Nigeria in Olympic Basketball Quarterfinal

A’ja Wilson led a balanced scoring effort.
USA Women Dominate Nigeria in Olympic Basketball Quarterfinal
Nigeria's Pallas Kunaiyi-Akpanah (L) defends against A'ja Wilson of Team USA in women's basketball quarterfinal action during the Olympic Games in Paris on Aug. 7, 2024. Damien Meyer/AFP via Getty Images
Tab Bamford
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After sweeping its way into the knockout stage of the 2024 Summer Olympics, the USA women’s basketball team faced Nigeria in the quarterfinals on Wednesday. Led by a strong, balanced offensive attack, Team USA moved on with an 88–74 win.

The United States will face Australia in the semi-finals on Friday. Australia defeated Serbia 85–67 in their quarterfinal matchup.

Tab Bamford
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Tab Bamford has been writing about sports for two decades. He has worked with the National Baseball Hall of Fame, Big Ten Conference, Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame and been credentialed for all-star events and postseason games in MLB, the NFL, NHL, NBA and NCAA.
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