Paris Olympics 2024: US Women’s 3×3 Basketball Team Falls to Germany in Pool Play

With six points, Hailey Van Lith lead the United States. After the game, though, she was having trouble, and she claimed she thought the heat made her already-existing condition worse.

She remarked, “I think I actually have a cold.” “I believe it was caused by the rain during the inaugural event.” I believe it’s a combo of those, but I will be alright. Nothing can defeat me because I battled through it in the NCAA Tournament.

In a technical sense, being outside in the rain and cold isn’t what causes sickness. However, prolonged exposure to certain circumstances can impair immunity.)

With five points and six rebounds, Sonja Greinacher led Germany, while Marie Reichert chipped in with five points. Germany took the lead with six points, three of which came from Elisa Mevius, after the United States jumped off to an early 5-0 lead.

With almost three minutes remaining, Van Lith made a layup and then dished to Dearica Hamby for another hoop, cutting Germany’s lead to 11-10.

With roughly ninety seconds left, Greinacher converted a two-point shot for Germany, and then Van Lith’s basket brought the United States within one once more. This time, Greinacher and Reichert each scored two of Germany’s next four points as they pulled away for the win.

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According to Greinacher, “it clearly gives us a lot of self-confidence going forward.” Despite her disappointment with the team’s Olympic debut, Cierra Burdick said it is understandable that they still have work to do as they haven’t played together for a long time. This summer, Hamby joined the team in place of Cameron Brink, who suffered a knee injury.

She remarked, “I knew it wasn’t going to be pretty.” “I didn’t anticipate it being so unsightly.” Identical twins With a combined score of 18 points, Michelle and Katherine Plouffe helped Canada defeat Australia.

Canada scored the first six points, with Michelle Plouffe kicking things off with a two-pointer. With roughly 6 and a half minutes left, her sister’s 2-point basket made it 9-1.

After Australia scored six points in a row, three of which came from Alex Wilson, they closed the gap to 15-8, leaving Canada ahead 15–2. The next three points were scored by Michelle Plouffe to extend Canada’s lead and stop the streak.

With 1:22 remaining in the game, Katherine Plouffe sealed the deal by making a basket and then making a 2-point shot to give Canada 22 points. Wilson had six points and six rebounds to lead Australia.