The U.S. Olympic women's basketball team is chasing its eighth consecutive gold medal with a star-studded veteran roster, and so far the Americans are on the right track. They took care of business early on with a perfect 3-0 record in Group C, then took down Nigeria and Australia to reach the gold medal game against France.
The host country won its group with a 2-1 record, then defeated Germany and Belgium in the knockout rounds to advance to the gold medal game for just the second time ever. Back in London in 2012, the French lost to the Americans by 36 in the final, and it will take a monumental effort from them on Sunday to avenge that defeat.
Earlier on Sunday, Australia won its first Olympic medal since 2012 with a thrilling win over Belgium, 85-81. With less than 30 seconds to play, the Aussies were clinging to a three-point lead when Stephanie Talbot blocked Antonia Delaere's potential game-tying shot to seal the win.
Ezi Magbegor, a leading candidate for WNBA Defensive Player of the Year this season, had a heroic performance for the Opals, finishing with 30 points, 13 rebounds, three assists, two steals and three blocks, while Alanna Smith added 13 points, 12 rebounds and three assists.
Below, we'll help you keep up with women's basketball at the 2024 Olympics with up-to-date standings and schedules.
All times U.S./Eastern
Standings
| Group A | W-L | Pts | Pts Diff | Next Game |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-0 | 6 | 10 | Eliminated | |
| 2-1 | 5 | 17 | Eliminated | |
| 1-2 | 4 | -1 | Eliminated | |
| 0-3 | 3 | -26 | Eliminated |
| Group B | W/L | Pts | Pts Diff | Next game |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-1 | 5 | 35 | USA (Aug. 11) | |
| 2-1 | 5 | -1 | Eliminated | |
| 2-1 | 5 | 1 | Eliminated | |
| 0-3 | 3 | -35 | Eliminated |
| Group C | W/L | Pts | Pts Diff | Next game |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-0 | 6 | 58 | France (Aug. 11) | |
| 2-1 | 5 | 6 | Eliminated | |
| 1-2 | 4 | 0 | Eliminated | |
| 0-3 | 3 | -64 | Eliminated |
Group stage
All times Eastern
Saturday, July 28
Spain 90, China 89
Serbia 58, Puerto Rico 55
Monday, July 29
Nigeria 75, Australia 62
Germany 83, Belgium 69
France 75, Canada 54
United States 102, Japan 76
Wednesday, July 31
Spain 63, Puerto Rico 62
Serbia 81, China 59
Thursday, Aug. 1
Germany 75, Japan 64
Australia 70, Canada 65
France 75, Nigeria 54
United States 87, Belgium 74
Saturday, Aug. 3
China 80, Puerto Rico 58
Spain 70, Serbia 62
Sunday, Aug. 4
Belgium 85, Japan 58
Nigeria 79, Canada 70
United States 87, Germany 68
Australia 79, France 72
Quarterfinals
Wednesday, Aug. 7
USA 88, Nigeria 74
Belgium 79, Spain 66
France 84, Germany 71
Australia 85, Serbia 67
Semifinals
Friday, Aug. 9
France 81, Belgium 75
USA 85, Australia 64
Bronze medal match
Sunday, Aug. 11
Australia 85, Belgium 81
Gold medal match
Sunday, Aug. 11
USA vs. France, 9:30 a.m. (NBC, Peacock, NBCOlympics.com)