On August 11, the women’s basketball bronze medal match at the Paris Olympics saw Australia face off against Belgium.
In the third quarter, Magbegor scored two free throws after a driving layup resulted in a foul, and Meesseman responded with a big two-pointer. Whitcomb hit a three-pointer, and Magbegor continued her excellent form, leading the team by 10 points. Then Fan Lu stepped up, scoring five consecutive points with a free throw and a three-pointer, narrowing the gap, forcing Australia to call a timeout. Tolot made one of two free throws, and Lincksens scored a tough basket completing a 2+1 play. After Cholys hit a three-pointer, Belgium took the lead. Talbot immediately answered with a three-pointer, and Fan Lu also scored a difficult shot while being fouled.
By the end of three quarters, the Belgian women’s team led the Australian women’s team 61-60.
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