USA Defeats Nigeria, Advances to Semifinals

The U.S. women's basketball team defeated Nigeria 88-74 in the quarterfinals of the Paris Olympics, extending their winning streak to 59 consecutive Olympic victories. A'ja Wilson led the team with 20 points and 11 rebounds, while Jackie Young added 15 points after being inserted into the starting lineup for Diana Taurasi, marking the first time Taurasi did not start an Olympic game since 2004. The victory ended Nigeria's historic run as the first African country to qualify for the Olympic basketball quarterfinals. The U.S. will face Australia in the semifinals, who advanced by beating Serbia 85-67. The Americans are now two wins away from an unprecedented eighth consecutive gold medal.