Paris Olympics: France beats Belgium in women's basketball, will play USA for gold medal

By Ian Casselberry, Yahoo Sports

August 09, 2024 at 5:21 pm EDT

BASKETBALL-OLY-PARIS-2024-FRA-BEL France's #15 Gabby Williams lays up the ball as Belgium's #13 Kyara Linskens (R) defends in the women's semifinal basketball match between France and Belgium during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at the Bercy Arena in Paris on August 9, 2024. (Photo by Aris MESSINIS / AFP) (Photo by ARIS MESSINIS/AFP via Getty Images) (ARIS MESSINIS/AFP via Getty Images)

By Ian Casselberry, Yahoo Sports

August 09, 2024 at 5:21 pm EDT

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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. France missed two shots at the end of the period that could've won the game.

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