Tournament tracker: Podium complete in Tokyo

TOKYO (Japan) - Our Tournament Tracker keeps you up to date with an overview of what has been happening at the FIBA Women's Olympic Basketball Tournament.

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Sunday, August 8

 

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Headlines:

- USA too good for Japan as they sweep aside the hosts who settle for silver, with the States capturing a 9th Olympic title and 7th in a row.
- Diana Taurasi states "I like Paris," suggesting the door is perhaps open for an incredible sixth Olympic Games appearance.

All the action from Sunday, August 8  is wrapped up in the Game Report

Top Performers:

Brittney Griner (USA) - 36 EFF / 30 PTS / 78% FG / 5 REB
Breanna Stewart (USA) - 30 EFF / 14 PTS / 14 REB / 5 AST / 4 STL
A'ja Wilson (USA) - 20 EFF / 19 PTS / 62% FG / 7 REB / 5 AST /  5 BLK
Nako Motohashi (JPN) - 17 EFF / 16 PTS / 5 REB / 4 AST 
Diana Taurasi (USA) - 16 EFF / 7 PTS / 6 REB / 8 AST

Game Highs:

Brittney Griner (USA) - 36 EFF 
Brittney Griner (USA) -  30 PTS 
Breanna Stewart (USA) - 14 REB 
Diana Taurasi (USA) - 8 AST
Breanna Stewart (USA) - 4 STL 
A'ja Wilson (USA) - 5 BLK

Did You Know?

Brittney Griner scored 30 points in the Final to set a new record in the title game and it surpassed the previous best of another USA player, Lisa Leslie, which was recorded in 1996.

Saturday, August 7

Headlines:

- France claimed their second Olympic medal by beating familiar rivals Serbia to land bronze. They previously took a silver medal at London 2012.

All the action from Saturday, August 7 is wrapped up in the Game Report

Top Performers:

Gabby Williams (FRA) - 26 EFF / 17 PTS / 67% / 8 REB / 4 AST
Yvonne Anderson (SRB) - 25 EFF / 24 PTS / 5 AST / 4 REB
Sandrine Gruda (FRA) - 21 EFF / 14 PTS / 5 REB / 4 AST
Jelena Brooks (SRB) - 19 EFF / 14 PTS / 6 REB / 5 AST
Endene Miyem (FRA) - 16 EFF / 16 PTS / 60% FG / 5 REB

Game Highs:

Gabby Williams (FRA) - 26 EFF 
Yvonne Anderson (SRB) - 24 PTS 
Sonja Vasic (SRB) - 6 REB 
Yvonne Anderson / Jelena Brooks  (SRB) - 5 AST
Gabby Williams (FRA) - 4 Made 3PT

Did You Know?

Sandrine Gruda and Endy Miyem are the only French players (women or men) to have two Olympic basketball medals.

Friday, August 6

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Headlines:

- France are ripped apart by Rui Machida and Japan as the playmaker sets a game-high record of 19 assists to catapult Japan into their first ever Olympic Final
- They will play USA who beat Serbia and they will contest their 10th title game as they try to make it seven golds in a row
- France and Serbia will play for third place as the latter tries to win consecutive bronze medals in what is a repeat of the FIBA Women's EuroBasket Final from earlier this year. 

All the action from Friday, August 6 is wrapped up in the DAILY RECAP.

Top Performers:

Himawari Akaho (JPN) - 24 EFF / 17 PTS / 78% FG / 7 REB
Rui Machida (JPN) - 23 EFF / 9 PTS / 18 AST
Yuki Miyazawa (JPN) - 20 EFF / 14 PTS / 7 REB / 3 AST
Brittney Griner (USA) - 21 EFF / 15 PTS / 55% FG / 12 REB 
Sandrine Gruda (FRA) - 19 EFF / 18 PTS / 73% / 3 REB

Game Highs:

Himawari Akaho (JPN) - 24 EFF 
Sandrine Gruda (FRA) - 18 PTS
Brittney Griner (USA) - 12 REB
Rui Machida (JPN) - 18 AST
Sue Bird (USA) - 3 STL

Did You Know?

Japan had not even made the Semi-Finals previously, prior to making this Final for the first time and their only previous podium finish came at the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup when they took silver in 1975. That means they have already equalled their highest ever finish in FIBA global competition.

Wednesday, August 4

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Headlines:

- France to face hosts Japan in Friday's Semi-Finals, while reigning champions USA will face Serbia

All the action from Wednesday, August 4 is wrapped up in the DAILY RECAP.

Top Performers:

Emma Meesseman (BEL) - 38 EFF / 25 PTS . 11 REB / 6 AST / 3 STL / 3 BLK
Breanna Stewart (USA) - 30 EFF / 23 PTS / 80% FG / 5 REB / 3 AST
Kim Mestdagh (BEL) - 24 PTS / 7 REB / 5 AST
Brittney Griner (USA) - 22 EFF / 15 PTS / 75% FG / 8 REB
Sonja Vasic (SRB) - 22 EFF / 16 PTS / 10 REB / 2 AST / 2 STL

Game Highs:

Emma Meesseman (BEL) - 38 EFF
Emma Meesseman (BEL) - 25 PTS
Kim Mestdagh (BEL) / Yuki Miyazawa (JPN) 7 MADE 3PT
Emma Meesseman (BEL) - 11 REB
Rui Machida (JPN) - 14 AST

Did You Know?

Japan have qualified for the Semi-Finals of the Olympic Women's Basketball Tournament for the first time in their history. [/unordered]

Monday, August 2

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Headlines:

- France, Australia and Japan complete Quarter-Finals lineup
- Quarter-Finals draw made upon conclusion of the Group Phase.

All the action from Monday, August 2 is wrapped up in the DAILY RECAP.

Top Performers:

Marianna Tolo (AUS) - 26 PTS, 17 REB, 4 AST, 41 EFF
Emma Meesseman (BEL) - 24 PTS, 7 REB, 2 AST, 4 STL, +30 EFF
Saki Hayashi (JPN) - 23 PTS, 7 MADE 3PT, 2 REB, 2 AST, +23 EFF
Rui Machida (JPN) - 15 AST, 2 REB,  +12 EFF
Gabby Williams (FRA) - 10 PTS, 5 REB, 6 STL, +13 EFF
Kyara Linskens (BEL) -4 STL, 3 BLK

Game Highs:

Marianna Tolo (AUS) - 41 EFF
Marianna Tolo (AUS) / Jazmon Gwathmey (PUR) - 26 PTS
Saki Hayashi (JPN) - 7 MADE 3PT
Marianna Tolo (AUS) - 17 REB
Rui Machida (JPN) - 15 AST
Gabby Williams (FRA) - 6 STL
Kyara Linskens (BEL) - 3 BLK

Did You Know?

China and USA are the only two teams who are 6-0 including the FIBA Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament. China qualified from the Group stage unbeaten for the first time in their history. [/unordered]

Sunday, August 1

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Headlines:

- Spain win Group A and leave Canada's QF hopes hanging by a thread
- Serbia move into Quarter-Finals, Korea's tournament ends.

All the action from Sunday, August 1 is wrapped up in the DAILY RECAP.

Top Performers:

Astou Ndour (ESP) - 35 EFF / 20 PTS / 82% FG / 11 REB
Laura Gil (ESP) - 23 EFF / 8 PTS / 7 REB / 5 AST / 4 STL / 3 BLK
Aleksandra Crvendakic (SRB) - 23 EFF / 15 PTS / 67% / 7 REB / 4 AST / 3 STL
Jiyhun Park (K0R) - 20 EFF / 17 PTS / 7 REB / 5 AST
Danbi Kim (KOR) - 18 EFF / 15 PTS / 6 REB / 3 AST

Game Highs:

Astou Ndour (ESP) - 35 EFF
Astou Ndour (ESP) - 20 PTS
Astou Ndour (ESP) / Ji Su Park (KOR) - 11 REB
Cristina Ouvina (ESP) - 7 AST
Laura Gil (ESP) - 4 STL
Laura Gil (ESP) -3 BLK

Did You Know?

This was the first time that Korea had met Serbia at a senior global tournament since Korea missed Rio 2016 and Serbia didn't make the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup in 2018. Spain are the first team to qualify for the Quarter-Finals with a flawless record. Belgium or China and the USA are the only other teams who could replicate that feat. [/unordered]

Friday, July 30

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Headlines:

- China win a dramatic classic against Australia to make the Quarter-Finals
- Their success also hands tickets to the last eight for Spain, Belgium and USA..

All the action from Friday, July 30 is wrapped up in the DAILY RECAP.

Top Performers:

Emma Meesseman (BEL) - 41 EFF / 26 PTS / 15 REB / 6 AST / 3 STL
Breanna Stewart (USA) - 31 EFF / 15 PTS / 13 REB / 6 AST
A'ja Wilson (USA) - 26 EFF / 20 PTS / 10 REB / 3 AST
Gabby Williams (FRA) - 21 EFF / 13 PTS / 9 REB / 4 AST / 3 STL
Siyu Wang (CHN) - 21 EFF / 20 PTS / 67% FG / 3 REB / 5 AST

Game Highs:

Emma Meesseman (BEL) - 41 EFF
Emma Meesseman (BEL) - 26 PTS
Hanne Mestdagh (BEL) - 6 MADE 3PT
Emma Meesseman (BEL) - 15 REB
Julie Allemand(BEL) - 7 AST
Saki Hayashi (JPN) - 4 STL
A'ja Wilson (USA) - 3 BLK

Did You Know?

Up until that last gasp second when China made the free-throws, no Quarter-Finals spots were due to be confirmed has the Opals forced overtime and taken the win. Belgium have reached the Quarter-Finals on their debut at the Games. [/unordered]

Thursday, July 29

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Headlines:

- Group A looks like it could result in an exciting conclusion with Spain, Serbia and Canada all now 1-1 with one game left each to play.

All the action from Thursday, July 29 is wrapped up in the DAILY RECAP.

Top Performers:

Ji Su Park (KOR) - 25 EFF / 15 PTS / 11 REB / 5 BLK
Bridget Carleton (CAN) - 25 EFF / 18 PTS / 7 REB / 4 AST
Natalia Achonwa (CAN) - 23 EFF / 14 PTS / 10 REB / 5 AST
Astou Ndour (ESP) - 23 EFF / 20 PTS / 62% FG / 9 REB
Cristina Ouvina (ESP) - 22 EFF / 10 PTS / 8 REB / 8 AST / 3 STL

Game Highs:

Bridget Carleton (CAN) / Ji Su Park (KOR) - 25 EFF
Alba Torrens (ESP) - 25 PTS
Maite Cazorla (ESP) - 5 Made 3PTS
Ji Su Park (KOR) - 11 REB
Cristina Ouvina (ESP) - 8 AST
Cristina Ouvina (ESP) - 4 STL
Ji Su Park (KOR) - 5 BLK

Did You Know?

Alba Torrens is at her third Olympics and her 25 points was the second best of her career at the event. Serbia have still not beaten Spain at the Games, having also lost twice in Rio five years ago. [/unordered]

Tuesday, July 27

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Headlines:

- History for Belgium who take a debut win at the event by beating Australia with a last quarter scoring frenzy
- USA, Japan and China all get rolling with wins in their opening games

All the action from Tuesday, July 27 is wrapped up in the DAILY RECAP.

Top Performers:

Emma Meesseman (BEL) - 39 EFF / 32 PTS / 9 REB / 5 AST / 4 STL
Yueru Li (CHN) - 32 EFF / 21 / 82% FG / 12 REB / 5 AST
A'Ja Wilson (USA) - 28 EFF / 19 PTS / 60% FG / 13 REB
Julie Allemand (BEL) - 25 EFF / 16 PTS / 11 AST
Sandrine Gruda (FRA) - 22 EFF / 18 PTS / 64% FG / 9 REB

Game Highs:

Emma Meesseman (BEL) - 39 EFF
Emma Meesseman (BEL) - 32 PTS
Saki Hayashi (JPN)/ Antonia Delaere (JPN) - 3 MADE 3PT
A'ja Wilson (USA) - 13 REB
Sue Bird (USA) - 13 AST
Gabby Williams (FRA) / Emma Meesseman (BEL) 4 STL

Did You Know?

Belgium and Australia had never previously met at a senior women's tournament. The two highest individual scorers of the day (Emma Meesseman and A'ja Wilson) are both playing at the Olympics for the first time. [/unordered]

Monday, July 26

Headlines:

- Serbia spill the ball 28 times on opening day against Canada but aren't punished as they sneak a tight one 72-68 in Group A, with Ana Dabovic influential with a string of big plays in the last period.
- In the same group, Spain put their foot on the gas in the fourth quarter to take down Korea 73-69 after staving off a late rescue mission from their opponents.

All the action from Monday, July  26 is wrapped up in the DAILY RECAP.

Top Performers:

Astou Ndour (ESP) - 30 EFF/ 28 PTS/ 10 REB
Laura Gil (ESP) - 27 EFF / 16 PTS/ 64% FG / 14 REB
Leeseul Kang (KOR) - 23 EFF / 26 PTS / 7 REB
Ji Su Park (KOR) - 22 EFF / 17 PTS / 10 REB / 4 AST / 3 BLK
Nirra Fields (SRB) - 21 EFF / 19 PTS / 4 REB / 4 STL / 3 AST

Game Highs:

Astou Ndour (ESP) - 30 EFF
Astou Ndour (ESP) - 28 PTS
Laura Gil (ESP) - 14 REB
Cristina Ouvina (ESP) - 8 AST
Nirra Fields (CAN) - 4 STL
Jisu Park (KOR) - 3 BLK

Did You Know?

Korea have still never beaten Spain in any major competition and are now 0-7 against them. Serbia gained revenge as they lost to Canada at the previous Olympics in Rio by 3 points. [/unordered]

Pre-Tournament

Must-read:

Press release -  Stage set as rosters are confirmed
Preview - Everything you need to know about the Women's Olympic Basketball Tournament
Feature - Volume Two of the Power Rankings

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