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France will play the United States for a gold medal in women’s basketball in addition to the men’s competition.
Gabby Williams led the host country with 18 points in an 81–75 win over Belgium in overtime. Valériane Ayayi added 17 points, followed by Iliana Rupert with 15 points, seven rebounds and three steals.
Emma Meesseman tied the game at 66–66 in regulation, hitting a 3-pointer with 11 seconds remaining. Ayayi missed a 3-pointer for France and Marine Fauthoux couldn’t convert an offensive rebound that could’ve won the game.
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