Team USA suffered a heartbreaking defeat in the semifinal of the women's 3x3 basketball tournament at La Concorde. The game ended in an overtime thriller with Spain emerging victorious with a final score of 18-16.
Team USA started the game on a strong note, quickly establishing a five-point lead with just over six minutes remaining in the match. However, Spain mounted a spirited comeback, gradually closing the gap and eventually tying the game at 16-16 by the end of the regulation 10 minutes.
With the score deadlocked, the game proceeded to overtime, where the first team to score two points would be declared the winner. Spain's Sandra Ygueravide made a crucial basket to put her team ahead, and she was subsequently fouled, giving her the opportunity to seal the victory from the free-throw line.
Despite a valiant effort from Team USA, they were unable to overcome Spain's late surge and fell just short of advancing to the final. The defeat marked the end of Team USA's campaign in the women's 3x3 basketball tournament, but they can take pride in their competitive performance throughout the competition.
Spain's victory sets up a thrilling final showdown in the women's 3x3 basketball tournament, where they will face off against the winner of the other semifinal match. The stage is set for an exciting conclusion to what has been a captivating tournament filled with intense competition and memorable moments.
